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Definition of hamburger
hamburger
/ˈhæmˌbɝː.ɡɚ/
ham · bur · ger
Plural:hamburgers
hamburger Lexical Profile
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A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
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• noun
1
A sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun, often accompanied by cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
Example
"We stopped at a roadside diner and ordered a hamburger with a side of crispy fries."
2
North American Ground or minced beef used for making meat patties or other dishes.
Example
"She bought a pound of raw hamburger at the grocery store to make spaghetti sauce."
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View all synonyms for hamburgerWord Origin & Etymology
Late 19th century: from German 'Hamburger', meaning 'from Hamburg', a major port city in Germany. It originally referred to 'Hamburg steak', a popular dish of minced and seasoned beef brought to the United States by German immigrants.
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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hamburger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hamburger