cheeseburger

noun

cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

Examples of cheeseburger in a Sentence

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The folks who choose to wait in line are waiting 20 minutes for a cheeseburger. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Other options include salmon, shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, assorted pastries and desserts and for kids, mini cheeseburger sliders, chicken nuggets and waffle fries. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 This cheeseburger and chicken tender box would be the dog's last special treat. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 American cheese gives off the ultimate cheeseburger vibes, as do toppings of lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheeseburger

Word History

Etymology

cheese + hamburger

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheeseburger was in 1928

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“Cheeseburger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheeseburger. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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cheeseburger

noun
cheese·​burg·​er ˈchēz-ˌbər-gər How to pronounce cheeseburger (audio)
: a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese

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