cheeseburger

noun

cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

Examples of cheeseburger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep it classic with a signature hamburger or cheeseburger, or try one of their unique options like the pizza burger, chili burger or the Sonoran burger. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Blue Collar classics will remain, of course: The Billy Corben sandwich (brisket with latkes and applesauce), the cheeseburger and The Big Ragout (brisket, veal shoulder, pork shoulder, pancetta and rigatoni) all remain. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024 Two Cheesecake Factory items made the latest list — an Italian combo plate at 2,800 calories and a French Dip cheeseburger with fries at 2,200. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 Detroit-style specialty pizzas include fun pies like The Happiest Meal, a ground beef/cheese/pickle/special sauce concoction meant to evoke a cheeseburger and The Godfather Part II, an alfredo-sauce/chicken/mushroom combo with dabs of sriracha. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024 Can’t let the opportunity for a free cheeseburger go to waste! Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024 It's filled with playful and elevated takes on everything from a whimsical, Whopper-esque cheeseburger ($20) to delicate beef tartare served with pickled grapes and feta cheese ($16). Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024 The getaway car also features bun-like hubcaps, a spare tire designed as a giant cheeseburger and, because details matter, a hidden burger warmer in the center console. Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 Retailers should be waiting for them; not with bacon cheeseburgers, but with support. Jenn McMillen, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

cheese + hamburger

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheeseburger was in 1928

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Cite this Entry

“Cheeseburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeseburger. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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cheeseburger

noun
cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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