Very small hamburgers or sandwiches, often just a few bites, typically served as appetizers or in groups.
From 'slide,' referring to how these small burgers slide easily across a plate or into your mouth. The term emerged in American diner culture in the mid-20th century; 'White Castle' popularized tiny burgers that became known as sliders.
White Castle, founded in 1921, created sliders as an affordable luxury—working-class Americans could buy a handful for next to nothing. The name 'sliders' is pure American diner poetry: it describes both the food's physical movement and its appealing ease of consumption.
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