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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The menu also has cheeseburgers, breakfast sandwiches and BLTs. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 The food is familiar favorites presented in the most delicious: think heart pizzas and pastas, fresh salads, Thyme Parker House Rolls, a cheeseburger, omelets, and more. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Its menu includes Mexican food such as chimichangas, burritos, nachos, tacos and enchiladas, as well as sandwiches, Italian food, gyros and cheeseburgers. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 The Aquavit Terrace, an alfresco space just beyond the River Café, has a grill as well, with cheeseburgers, steaks, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and other rotating items not offered at the buffet. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheeseburger 

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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“Cheeseburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeseburger. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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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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