ham·burg·er 
/ˈhæmˌbɚgɚ/ noun
plural ham·burg·ers /ˈhæmˌbɚgɚ/ noun 1 [count] : a flat, usually round cake of finely chopped beef that is cooked and served usually in a roll or bun
▪ They served hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout. 2 [noncount] : beef that has been cut into very small pieces : ground beef
▪ Add the cooked hamburger to the sauce. —called also (Brit) mince
▪ They served hot dogs and hamburgers at the cookout.
▪ Add the cooked hamburger to the sauce. —called also (Brit) mince
