cheesesteak
noun
cheese·steak
ˈchēz-ˌstāk 
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)
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The staff is brisk, used to locals ordering with a shorthand as precise as Philly cheesesteak lingo, and the souvlaki itself is unlike anywhere else in Athens—simple, spicy, smoky, and closer to kebab than the standard style.
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Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Or all the ingredients of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
Unique pizza topping options include white eggplant, clam, cheesesteak and cheeseburger.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to eat in Philadelphia Philly is an exciting food city, offering dishes well beyond the beloved cheesesteak (although plenty of iconic establishments serve the namesake dish).
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Or all the ingredients of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
Unique pizza topping options include white eggplant, clam, cheesesteak and cheeseburger.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to eat in Philadelphia Philly is an exciting food city, offering dishes well beyond the beloved cheesesteak (although plenty of iconic establishments serve the namesake dish).
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak
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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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