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burger
This term is a colloquial shortening of hamburger, though it has evolved to become the primary designation for the food item in most casual settings. It carries a strong association with fast food, convenience, and American culinary culture, though it is now used globally to describe a wide variety of gourmet or artisanal preparations.
Because the word describes a specific type of sandwich, it is used interchangeably with the patty itself in many contexts, such as when someone says they are grilling burgers. It encompasses both traditional meat-based versions and modern plant-based alternatives without changing its semantic role.
Meanings
A sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, typically beef, served inside a sliced bun.
I ordered a cheeseburger with a side of fries.
A patty made from a meat substitute, such as soy or mushrooms, served in a bun as a vegetarian alternative to meat.
The restaurant offers a delicious plant-based burger for vegans.
Examples
The local diner is famous for its giant burger.
I wonder if this burger is made with organic beef.
The vegan burger tasted surprisingly like real meat.
He grabbed a quick burger before the meeting started.