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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

cheeseburgers

plural

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

“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

McDonald’s in 2024 introduced new $5 meal deals, and in January 2025 added a range of $1 options—such as a double cheeseburger or sausage biscuit—when purchasing a full-priced item.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

For example, there’s more corn sweetener in my cheeseburger.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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