Burg
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɜːɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burg is a noun meaning (Canada, US) A city or town.
Meaning
(Canada, US) A city or town.
More Meanings
- (historical) A fortified town in medieval Europe.
- (slang) Clipping of burger.
Example Sentences
I hate this emptiness and the redundancy of eating burgs at Burger Town.
It's been said that Wilder modeled that fictional setting on Peterborough, a quaint burg tucked away in New Hampshire's verdant southwestern hills.
Tell mother that I will write her in a day or two, probably from Chicago, as I have always had an idea that that was one burg where I could make good.
Imagine my surprise when I learned that he was not only a Canadian but lived in Ottawa, that icy burg I had left so many kilometers -- sorry, miles -- behind me.
Word Forms
- burgs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bergh, castle, village, town, borg, tower.
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