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hamburger

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Noun — A sandwich made of a cooked ground-meat patty served in a round bun, often with toppings.

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grill a hamburger hamburger bun hamburger meat

Etymology

Named after Hamburg, Germany, via the term "Hamburg steak," a dish of seasoned ground beef that later gave its name to the bunned sandwich.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hamburger” mean?

The word “hamburger” means a sandwich made of a cooked ground-meat patty served in a round bun, often with toppings. In plain terms, the classic ground-beef sandwich in a bun — or, in the US, ground beef itself.

How do you pronounce “hamburger”?

“Hamburger” is pronounced HAM-bur-guh (/ˈhæmˌbɜɹ.ɡɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hamburger” in a sentence?

Here is “hamburger” used in a sentence: “They grilled hamburgers for the whole family.”

What part of speech is “hamburger”?

“Hamburger” is a noun.

Where does the word “hamburger” come from?

The word “hamburger” comes from German. Named after Hamburg, Germany, via the term "Hamburg steak," a dish of seasoned ground beef that later gave its name to the bunned sandwich.

Is “hamburger” a common word?

“Hamburger” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

How many meanings does “hamburger” have?

“Hamburger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sandwich made of a cooked ground-meat patty served in a round bun, often with toppings.

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