A cheeseburger is a type of food made with a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, served between two slices of bread with additional ingredients like cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
When people talk about ordering or eating a cheeseburger, they're probably thinking about grabbing something to eat at a fast-food restaurant or a casual diner. Maybe they'll ask for modifications like no pickles or extra bacon – that's how the word is commonly used in everyday conversation. When you go out with friends and someone suggests getting burgers, chances are they mean cheeseburgers specifically because it's such a popular combination of flavors and textures.
A hamburger containing cheese (usually one or more slices of processed cheese).
