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Definition of hamburger

hamburger

/ˈhæmˌbɝː.ɡɚ/
ham · bur · ger
Plural:hamburgers
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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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• Nearby Words

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Word 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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hamburger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hamburger
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