noun Uncommon

cheeseburger

CHEEZ-bur-guh

Cheeseburger (noun) means a hamburger with a slice of cheese melted on the patty. Example: “He ordered a cheeseburger and fries.”

noun

A hamburger with a slice of cheese melted on the patty.

"He ordered a cheeseburger and fries."

How to Use Cheeseburger

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA burger with cheese added.

Common pairings

double cheeseburger bacon cheeseburger

cheeseburgers plural

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He ordered a _____ and fries.

A blend of cheese and hamburger, first recorded around 1928.

· First attested 1928

Class of 1928 cheeseburger joined the language around 1928.

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What does “cheeseburger” mean?

The word “cheeseburger” means a hamburger with a slice of cheese melted on the patty. In plain terms, a burger with cheese added.

How do you pronounce “cheeseburger”?

“Cheeseburger” is pronounced CHEEZ-bur-guh (/ˈtʃizˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cheeseburger” in a sentence?

Here is “cheeseburger” used in a sentence: “He ordered a cheeseburger and fries.”

What part of speech is “cheeseburger”?

“Cheeseburger” is a noun.

Where does the word “cheeseburger” come from?

The word “cheeseburger” dates back to around 1928. A blend of cheese and hamburger, first recorded around 1928.

Is “cheeseburger” a common word?

“Cheeseburger” is an uncommon word in modern English.