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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

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Slang Meanings

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!