butterburger en · NOUN
Etymology
From butter + burger.
Meanings
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(US) A hamburger made with butter, whether it is mixed with the meat or applied to the bun before toasting.
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.
1998, Culinary Tourism, page 277:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| butter burger | alternative | lexicographic | |
| butterburgers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |