cheeseburger
n. countablen. a hamburger that has a slice of melted cheese on top of the meat. It is usually served in a round bread bun with toppings like lettuce and tomato.
n. a hamburger topped with a slice of cheese, typically American, cheddar, or Swiss, which is melted over the patty during the final stages of cooking.
I ordered a cheeseburger and a side of fries for lunch.
The diner is famous for its classic cheeseburger, which features a thick beef patty and locally sourced cheddar.
While the basic cheeseburger remains a staple of fast-food menus worldwide, gourmet versions often incorporate artisanal cheeses and brioche buns to appeal to a more upscale demographic.
Etymology tree Latin cāseusbor. Proto-Germanic *kāsijaz Proto-West Germanic *kāsī Old English ċīese Middle English chese English cheese English hamburger English cheeseburger Blend of cheese + hamburger (1928). By surface analysis, cheese + -burger.
The word is a compound noun; the plural form is 'cheeseburgers'.