Definition of cheesesteak
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)
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Henderson was among hundreds of other partygoers packing the Parkway to check out the more than 20 vendor booths, selling everything from car insurance to cheesesteaks to gym memberships, before the night’s 7 p.m. concert.
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Consuming a cheesesteak is at the top of the tourist list.
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Buy Photo Philly’s food scene — often highlighted for its cheesesteaks, roast pork and water ice — has experienced a restaurant renaissance over the past decade.
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Donkey’s Place, a New Jersey bar known for its Philly cheesesteaks, still sees customers coming in thanks to Bourdain three years after its 2015 Parts Unknown episode aired.
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The Preston Highway restaurant is serving up some good cheesesteaks.
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Philly cheesesteak Philadelphians Pat and Harry Oliveri are credited as the creators of the cheesesteak.
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Hero Roll The pillowy interior and crusty exterior help contain messier sandwiches—think banh mi, cheesesteak, and an Italian combo.
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Bring your appetite: Cheri Baby Cafe will be on hand to sell Philly cheesesteaks on rolls straight from Amoroso’s Bakery in Philadelphia.
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First Known Use of cheesesteak
1977
CHEESESTEAK Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of cheesesteak for English Language Learners
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: a sandwich made with thin slices of beef and melted cheese
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