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beefburger

|beef-bur-ger|

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🇺🇸

/ˈbiːfˌbɜːrɡər/

🇬🇧

/ˈbiːfˌbɜːɡə/

beef patty sandwich

Etymology
Etymology Information

'beefburger' originates from English, combining 'beef' meaning 'meat from cattle' and 'burger' derived from 'hamburger', which originally referred to a dish from Hamburg, Germany.

Historical Evolution

'beefburger' evolved from the term 'hamburger', which was initially used to describe a patty of ground beef.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a patty of ground beef, but now it commonly refers to the entire sandwich including the bun and toppings.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground beef, usually served in a bun.

I ordered a beefburger with extra cheese.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45