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hamburger

Syllabification: (ham·burg·er)

Pronunciation: /ˈhamˌbərgər/

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Definition of hamburger

noun

a round patty of ground beef, fried or grilled and typically served on a bun or roll and garnished with various condiments.
ground beef.

Origin:

late 19th century (originally US): from German, from Hamburg¹

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