Noun: hamburger 'ham,bur-gu(r)
- Beef that has been ground
"She used lean hamburger for her homemade burgers";
- ground beef [N. Amer], mince [Brit]
- A sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
"The diner was known for its juicy hamburgers";
- beefburger, burger
Derived forms: hamburgers
Type of: beef, boeuf, sandwich, sarnie [Brit, informal]
Encyclopedia: Hamburger, Michael