cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake ˈchēz-ˌkāk 

1

: a dessert consisting of a creamy filling usually containing cheese baked in a pastry or pressed-crumb shell

2

: a photographic display of shapely and scantily clothed female figures

—often used attributively compare beefcake

Examples of cheesecake in a Sentence

advertisers who rely on cheesecake to sell products

Recent Examples on the Web

French patisserie items such as tarts, cheesecakes and tiramisu, croissants and other pastries are also on the menu. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024

Bake cheesecake until just set, about 70 to 90 minutes. —Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake -ˌkāk 

: a cake made from cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar