Burger Meaning in English
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Definition
A burger is a hot food item made with a round patty, usually of meat or a meat substitute, served inside a sliced bread roll. In everyday use, it can also mean the whole sandwich sold in fast-food restaurants.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and informal-neutral in everyday speech. 'Burger' often means the whole sandwich, while 'patty' is the meat part only. Common collocations: 'cheeseburger', 'veggie burger', 'burger joint', 'grab a burger'. In some contexts, 'hamburger' is slightly more explicit or old-fashioned than 'burger'.
Example Sentences
I ate a burger for lunch.
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She wants a cheese burger with fries.
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This burger is really big.
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Let's just grab a burger on the way home.
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That place makes a surprisingly good veggie burger.
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I’m not that hungry—I'll split a burger with you.
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