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

Bayt Almocha sells a variety of pastries, including cheesecake, macarons and sabaya, a traditional Yemeni treat made with thin layers of dough brushed in butter. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026

This white and pink, petite cheesecake is sprinkled with white chocolate and contains a sweet surprise in the center. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026

The pumpkin praline cheesecake from the adjacent River Café was another highlight. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026

The 7th Street Standard’s meal includes a butternut squash soup starter, with the choice between a potato gnocchi or chicken & dumplings entrée, ending with a New York cheesecake. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 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