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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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

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 30, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

It’s like an Impossible vegan burger, but it tastes just like a double cheeseburger from McDonald’s, with a gluten-free bun.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Even the cheeseburger and fries didn’t do the trick.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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