hamburger
|ham-bur-ger|
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/ˈhæmˌbɜrɡər/
🇬🇧
/ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə/
sandwich with meat patty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hamburger' originates from German, specifically the word 'Hamburger,' which referred to something from Hamburg, Germany.
Historical Evolution
'Hamburger' changed from the German word 'Hamburger' and eventually became the modern English word 'hamburger.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something from Hamburg,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sandwich with a ground meat patty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun.
I ordered a hamburger with cheese and bacon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45