cheeseburger
UK: ˈtʃiːzbɜːɡə | US: ˈtʃiːzbɜːrɡər
n. a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground beef (hamburger) topped with melted cheese, typically served in a bun.
The word "cheeseburger" is a compound of "cheese" (from Old English cēse, derived from Latin caseus) and "burger," a clipped form of "hamburger." The latter traces back to "Hamburg steak," a minced beef dish from Hamburg, Germany. The "-burger" suffix later generalized to mean any patty sandwich. The addition of cheese (first documented in the 1920s–30s) created the modern "cheeseburger," reflecting its core ingredient. The blend highlights the word's practical, culinary evolution.
She ordered a cheeseburger with extra pickles.
The diner is famous for its juicy cheeseburgers.
He prefers a cheeseburger over a plain hamburger.
The cheeseburger combo comes with fries and a drink.
They added bacon to the cheeseburger for more flavor.