burgers
word · lemma: burger
/ˈbɝɡɝz/
BUR-gurz
/bˈɜːɡəz/
BUR-guhz
Definition
Burgers are round sandwiches made with a cooked meat patty, usually beef, in a bun and often served with toppings like lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Usage & Nuances
"Burgers" is informal and mainly used for fast food (not gourmet sandwiches). Collocates with 'cheeseburgers', 'veggie burgers', 'order burgers', 'grill burgers'. Usually refers to beef but can mean chicken, veggie, etc. in casual speech.
Spanish: hamburguesasPortuguese (BR): hambúrgueresPortuguese (PT): hambúrgueresChinese (Simplified): 汉堡包Chinese (Traditional): 漢堡包Hindi: बर्गरArabic: برغرBengali: বার্গারRussian: бургерыJapanese: ハンバーガーVietnamese: bánh mì kẹp thịtKorean: 버거Turkish: burger - hamburgerUrdu: برگرIndonesian: burger
Example Sentences
He ordered two burgers and a soda.
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Are those burgers fresh off the grill?
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Let’s grab some burgers after the movie.
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Not all burgers are made with beef—some are vegetarian!
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The kids love burgers with cheese.
basic
We had burgers for lunch.
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