Hamburger

Pronunciation: /ˈhæmˌbɜːrɡər/

Definitions of hamburger

noun a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat usually in a roll or bun

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat hamburgers.

A2 She ordered a hamburger with fries at the restaurant.

B1 The hamburger I had for lunch was delicious.

B2 The gourmet hamburger at that new bistro was quite pricey.

C1 The hamburger joint down the street is known for their juicy burgers.

C2 The hamburger patty was seasoned to perfection and topped with gourmet toppings.

Examples of hamburger in a Sentence

formal The restaurant served a delicious hamburger made with premium beef and fresh ingredients.

informal I'm craving a juicy hamburger with all the toppings right now.

slang Let's grab some burgers and fries for lunch today.

figurative The debate over the new policy was like a hamburger, with each side presenting their arguments as layers of toppings.

Grammatical Forms of hamburger

• past tense: hamburgers
• plural: hamburgers
• comparative: more hamburger
• superlative: most hamburger
• present tense: hamburger
• future tense: will hamburger
• perfect tense: have hamburgered
• continuous tense: is hamburgering
• singular: hamburger
• positive degree: hamburger
• infinitive: to hamburger
• gerund: hamburgering
• participle: hamburgered

Origin and Evolution of hamburger

First Known Use: 1802 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The term 'hamburger' originates from Hamburg, Germany where a similar type of ground meat dish was popular.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a type of ground meat dish from Hamburg, Germany, the term 'hamburger' evolved to specifically mean a cooked patty of ground beef served in a bun.