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A slider is a small sandwich typically around 3 in (7.6 cm) across served in a bun. The term primarily refers to small hamburgers but can also cover any small sandwich served on a slider roll. The term when used in reference to a small hamburger refers to a small hamburger patty served on a small bun. According to the earliest citations the name may have originated aboard U.S. Navy ships due to the way greasy burgers slid across the galley grill while the ship pitched and rolled.
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