/ham"berr'geuhr/ , n.
1. a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground or chopped beef, usually in a roll or bun, variously garnished.
2. ground or chopped beef.
3. Also called Hamburg steak . a patty of ground or chopped beef, seasoned and fried or broiled.
Also, hamburg /ham"berrg/ . Also called beefburger .
[ 1885-90; short for Hamburger steak; see -ER 1 ]