cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake ˈchēz-ˌkāk How to pronounce cheesecake (audio)
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for cheesecake

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesecake was in the 15th century

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“Cheesecake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesecake. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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cheesecake

noun
cheese·​cake -ˌkāk How to pronounce cheesecake (audio)
: a cake made from cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar

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