Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

butterburger

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: but-ter-burg-er
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hamburger made with butter, whether it is mixed with the meat or applied to the bun before toasting.

American usage

Example Sentences

"Then there is Culver's, the only fast-food restaurant in town. This regional franchise operates out of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and is known for its frozen custard, butterburgers, and blue décor."

Etymology

From butter + burger.

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

butterburgers (plural) butter burger (alternative)

Questions

What does butterburger mean?: A hamburger made with butter, whether it is mixed with the meat or applied to the bun before toasting.
Where does butterburger come from?: From butter + burger.

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