Hamburger

/ˈhæmˌbɜːr.ɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A round, flat patty of ground meat, typically beef, that is cooked and placed inside a sliced bun, often served with various condiments and toppings.

I ordered a cheeseburger with extra pickles and onions.

A sandwich consisting of a cooked patty placed in a split bread roll or bun.

During the barbecue, we grilled more than a dozen hamburgers for our friends.

A fast-food item that usually includes a hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato, and other toppings.

We stopped at the drive-thru to grab a hamburger for lunch.

The term 'hamburger' derives from 'Hamburg', a city in Germany, where a similar style of steak was popular.

hamburger joint:

A casual restaurant that specializes in serving hamburgers.

make it a double:

To request two patties instead of one in a hamburger.

hold the mayo:

A phrase used to request that mayonnaise be omitted from a hamburger.

Slang for an exaggerated or oversized hamburger.

That place serves monster burgers!

A term for a hamburger that is loaded with toppings.

I love a fully loaded burger with everything!