hamburger — a round flat piece of minced beef, fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round flat piece of minced beef, fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/
Example Sentences
- My dog tried to steal my hamburger while I wasn't looking.
- The hamburger was so big that I needed both hands to eat it.
- She makes the best homemade hamburgers in town.
hamburger
NOUN[/ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/]
a round flat piece of minced beef, fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Hamburg, a major port city in Germany, where a style of ground beef steak was traditionally prepared. German immigrants brought this cooking method to America in the 19th century, where it evolved into the modern hamburger sandwich with bread.
Breakdown
Hamburg (German city name) + -er (agent noun suffix denoting 'one from' or 'thing from'), literally 'something from Hamburg'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog tried to steal my hamburger while I wasn't looking.”
“The hamburger was so big that I needed both hands to eat it.”
“She makes the best homemade hamburgers in town.”
“I accidentally dropped my hamburger and a seagull immediately stole it.”
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