cheeseburger

American  

[cheez-bur-ger] / ˈtʃizˌbɜr gər /

noun

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

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cheeseburger British  

/ ˈtʃiːzˌbɜːɡə /

noun

1. 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

Which, like a cheeseburger that’s just OK, is a disappointment when you know that they could have been so much better.

From MarketWatch

The average price of a cheeseburger, soda and fries, it says, rose by 3.8% in the year through September.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, customers sipped root beer flats and ate cheeseburgers.

From The Wall Street Journal

For lunch, the aptly named American Diner is great for those who want a straightforward cheeseburger and milkshake.

From Los Angeles Times

Sandwiched between laborers, he noshed on a cheeseburger as caterers circled the area with platters of hot dogs and steamed lobster.

From The Wall Street Journal