cheeseburger

[cheez-bur-ger]

noun

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

cheeseburger

/ ˈtʃiːzˌbɜːɡə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheeseburger¹

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

Example Sentences

Inside, customers sipped root beer flats and ate cheeseburgers.

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

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

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Purely a conceit, though, is any idea that cheeseburger consumption would simultaneously decline.

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“If I were burning that candle right now, and I did not have a cheeseburger at the ready, I am letting you know now that it would be a very big issue,” he said.

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