burger
bur-ger · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A flat round cake of ground meat, typically beef, that is fried or grilled and usually served in a bun.
- 2.
A similar product made from other ingredients.
Forms
plural: burgers
Phrases & expressions
- •burger joint — An informal restaurant serving burgers.
- •burger and fries — A classic fast-food combination.
Related words
Etymology
Short for "hamburger," from Hamburg, Germany, where a similar meat preparation originated. The shortened form became popular in the mid-20th century.