Synonyms

cheeseburger

American

[cheez-bur-ger] / ˈtʃizˌbɜr gər /

noun

a hamburger cooked with a slice of cheese on top of it.

cheeseburger British

/ ˈtʃiːzˌbɜːɡə /

noun

a hamburger cooked with a slice of cheese on top of it

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Etymology

Origin of cheeseburger

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; cheese ¹ + -burger

Example Sentences

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I return to Monte Carlo for two reasons: the honky-tonk atmosphere and the green chile cheeseburger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In my home state of South Dakota there’s a 9-foot bronze-and-granite statue of a cheeseburger inscribed with “hot and deliciously juicy” in Latin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“I got paid with a cheeseburger and fries,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

After he was handed a statuette for best actor at the Academy Awards, Michael B Jordan received another golden prize - a cheeseburger.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“Can I have a frozen custard and a cheeseburger and some raspberry soda pop?” asked Avery.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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