cheesesteak

noun

cheese·​steak ˈchēzˌstāk How to pronounce cheesesteak (audio)
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)

Examples of cheesesteak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are also chicken cheesesteak and vegan offerings. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024 Richie’s behind-the-scenes snaps also included a crepe station with selections of Nutella, strawberries, chicken pesto, Philly cheesesteaks and ham and cheese. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024 Try the giant Belgian waffles or a Philly cheesesteak omelet, which pays homage to the owner's hometown. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 June 2024 And so the Palmdale native will earn a total of $211 million across the next four years in Philly — a lot of cheesesteak for a player who played in more than 56 games in a regular season just once as a Clipper and who will be 38 before the contract expires. Mirjam Swanson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheesesteak 

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Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesesteak was in 1977

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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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