cheeseburger

[ cheez-bur-ger ]

noun

1. a hamburger cooked with a slice of cheese on top of it.

cheeseburger

/ ˈtʃiːzˌbɜːɡə /

noun

1. a hamburger cooked with a slice of cheese on top of it

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheeseburger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; cheese ¹ + -burger

Example Sentences

Royal Perk account holders can purchase a cheeseburger for 1 cent with any $1 purchase at the fast food chain through April 20.

From Los Angeles Times

The sit-down dinner consisted, brilliantly, of cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets with caviar, truffle fries and Caesar salad, before the ceremony kicked off with remarks from the Fashion Trust U.S. founder Tania Fares and the board.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was the Jack in the Box bacon double cheeseburger with the sourdough,” the teenager said.

From Los Angeles Times

There's something inherently crave-worthy about a classic cheeseburger — complete with slightly melted yellow cheese, crisp lettuce, thick slices of ruby-red tomato, and a few sharp rings of red onion.

From Salon

And like the cheeseburger you might order, the quality can differ greatly.

From Salon

Quiz

Q: Fill in the blank: "Salchipapas" is a portmanteau of the Spanish words for ______ and ______.

• salt and potatoes
• sausage and French fries
• sardines and French fries

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