A food item consisting of at least a patty of ground meat sandwiched between two halves of a bread bun. May also include condiments, cheese, an extra patty or bread, and/or certain vegetables. A popular fast food item.
A patty melt is also be considered a hamburger due to the inclusion of a hamburger type patty and cheese.
Not to be confused with a sandwich, which doesn't use a beef patty, or with the Japanese term for hamburger steak.
