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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Then I would do either the salmon with spinach or if it was a super cheat day, I’d have a cheeseburger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“He doesn’t go to the executive dining room, he just comes downstairs and has a cheeseburger with everyone,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

Jake ordered room service and scarfed down a fancy cheeseburger and two of those handmade ice cream sandwiches.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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