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

From fluffy pies and make-ahead cheesecake bars to standout pork dishes and alcohol-free sips, BHG readers can't get enough of these citrusy dishes. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026

The Cheesecake Factory has its roots in Detroit in the 1940s, when Evelyn Overton found a cheesecake recipe in a local newspaper. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026

This one comes together in a flash with all the delicious flavors of strawberry cheesecake, but without the hassle and time-suck of putting together a full, layered cake. —Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

Flavors like coffee salted caramel, cookies and cream and strawberry cheesecake change weekly. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

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