hamburger
word
Definition
A hamburger is a hot sandwich made with a cooked patty of meat or another filling inside a sliced bread roll. In everyday use, people often also call similar sandwiches with chicken, fish, or vegetarian patties hamburgers or burgers.
Usage & Nuances
Often shortened to 'burger' in casual speech. In strict usage, a 'hamburger' originally has a beef patty, but in everyday English people also say 'chicken burger', 'veggie burger', and similar forms. Common collocations include 'cheeseburger', 'hamburger bun', 'burger joint', and 'fast-food hamburger'.
Example Sentences
I ate a hamburger for lunch.
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She wants a hamburger with cheese.
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This hamburger is very big.
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That place makes a really good hamburger, so it gets busy at night.
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I wasn't that hungry, but I ended up ordering a hamburger and fries anyway.
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If they put an egg on a hamburger, I'll probably order it.
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