hamburger

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
  2. noun beef that has been ground

Etymology

Shortening of Hamburger sandwich, Hamburger steak, etc., the first element borrowed from German Hamburger (“native of Hamburg”), equivalent to Hamburg + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

beefburger, burger

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