Word: Hamburger

Pronunciation

/ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/

Definitions

• Noun: A type of sandwich consisting of ground meat (usually beef) cooked and served between two slices of bread or a bun, often with various condiments and toppings such as lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, pickles, and ketchup. Example: “I ordered a hamburger with fries for lunch.”
• Noun (informal): The patty of ground meat that is the central ingredient of a hamburger sandwich. Example: “The chef grilled the hamburger to perfection.”

Phrases

• “Make mine a hamburger”: An informal expression indicating a desire to have a hamburger when ordering food.
• “Hamburger menu”: A graphical user interface element, typically represented by three horizontal lines, used on websites and apps to reveal or hide a list of navigation options.
• “Hamburger helper”: A brand name of packaged food products designed to be mixed with ground beef to make a variety of hamburger-based dishes.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “At the diner, he enjoyed his first American hamburger complete with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese.”
• Noun (informal): “The cook added some secret spices to give the hamburger an extra kick of flavor.”

Synonyms

• Beef burger
• Burger
• Patty melt (when served open-faced with cheese)
• Ground beef sandwich
• Cheeseburger (if containing cheese)
• Veggie burger (a vegetarian alternative made from vegetables or plant-based proteins)