butterburger

English

Alternative forms

• butter burger

Etymology

butter +‎ burger

Noun

butterburger (plural butterburgers)

1. (US) A hamburger made with butter, whether it is mixed with the meat or applied to the bun before toasting.
   • 1998, Culinary Tourism, page 277:

     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.

References

• Amrita Gupta, The History of the Butter Burger: Wisconsin’s deliciously messy contribution to the burger canon. [1]