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

That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Pad thai, sushi, dim sum and cheesecake don’t typically appear on the same menu. —Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025

For an extra indulgent touch, top it with our optional-but-recommended cheesecake whipped cream to take this dessert to the next level. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025

Dessert items are a caramel apple cheesecake cup, cinnamon apple pie and strawberry cream cheese pie. —Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 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