Burger

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)É¡É™(r)
• Homophones: Berger, -burger, burgher

Origin

Coined around 1939 from hamburger, due to incorrect analysis of that term as ham + burger and shortening.

Full definition of burger

Noun

1. (informal) A hamburger.
2. (chiefly as a combining form) A similar sandwich or patty.

Derived terms

Related terms

• cheeseburger