cheeseburger

word

/ˈtʃizbɝɡɝ/
CHEEZ-bur-gur
/tʃˈiːzbɜːɡɐ/
CHEEZ-bur-guh

Definition

A cheeseburger is a hamburger with a slice of cheese added on top of the meat patty.

Usage & Nuances

'Cheeseburger' is informal and commonly used in fast food and casual dining. The cheese is usually cheddar, but other types are used. In English, 'cheeseburger' is not typically pluralized as 'cheeseburgers' when ordering more than one.

Example Sentences

The cheeseburger has melted cheese on top.

basic

She ordered a cheeseburger and fries.

basic

Is it possible to get a cheeseburger without onions?

natural

I want a cheeseburger for lunch.

basic

Let's just grab a cheeseburger on the way home.

natural

Nothing beats a hot cheeseburger after a long day.

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