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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On Mondays, sliders are $3 each, and on Thursdays, Burg & Barrel features a $10 cheeseburger and fries. Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House Jack’s signature blend cheeseburger will include a toppings bar so guests can customize their sandwich. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 The restaurant also runs additional weekday specials, including a $12 cheese pizza on Tuesdays and a $10 double cheeseburger on Wednesdays, though the Sunday spaghetti special may get you the most bang for your buck. Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The one year-round menu item is the green chili cheeseburger. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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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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