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

The muffin base has warm notes of vanilla, cinnamon and honey to mimic the flavor profile of a traditional cheesecake crust. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025

This whisky is much richer with water, with notes of cheesecake, orange citrus, and caramel. —Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

The new concept opened in the longtime coffee space Saturday, serving espresso drinks, matcha, tiramisu cheesecake and more. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025

Get The Recipe Key Lime Cheesecake Two classics—Key Lime and cheesecake—come together in one unforgettable dessert. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cheesecake

• overtake
• rattlesnake
• shiitake
• undertake
• wapentake
• ache
• ake
• bake
• brake
• break
• cake
• craik

Kids Definition

cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake -ˌkāk 

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