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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Nearby, on the shores of Arnica Bay in Alabama, Pirate’s Cove marina counts bushwackers among its claims to fame–alongside its fat, juicy cheeseburgers. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 The fried chicken sandwich (foreground) and cheeseburger (background). Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025 Lawrence Ramirez, an employee at the pool hall, delivered the cheeseburger straight to my table. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 Salve for your wounds comes in the form of a great green chile cheeseburger at Lou’s Bar & Grill after the round. David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 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 31 Mar. 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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