hamburger

Also ham·burg
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[ham-bur-ger]

noun

1. a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground or chopped beef, usually in a roll or bun, variously garnished.

2. ground or chopped beef.

3. Also called Hamburg steak. a patty of ground or chopped beef, seasoned and fried or broiled.

4. Digital Technology.,  hamburger menu.

hamburger

/ ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə /

noun

1. Also called: Hamburger steak.  beefburger. a flat fried cake of minced beef, often served in a bread roll

Word History and Origins

Origin of hamburger¹

First recorded in 1880–85; short for Hamburger steak or Hamburg steak, a dish that originated in Hamburg, Germany, the port city from which many Germans emigrated to the United States, or in New York City and was made popular by immigrant Germans in the 19th century in Greater New York; -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of hamburger¹

C20: shortened from Hamburger steak (that is, steak in the fashion of _Hamburg )

Example Sentences

Residents grilled hamburgers and chicken on two barbecues.

From Los Angeles Times

The little extra pleasures on Manhattan Place make it unique — the green grass that comes with winter rains, grilling hamburgers, recreational sport.

From Los Angeles Times

Blue America feels it’s not a crime to be the kind of people who read books, listen to songs released after 1985 or eat something other than an overcooked hamburger on occasion.

From Salon

“You may start flipping hamburgers, but you may end up being a specialist in caviar,” Warren said.

From Los Angeles Times

That meant grilling up hundreds upon hundreds of hot dogs and hamburgers.

From Los Angeles Times