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)

Examples of cheesesteak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Newcomer Sleepy Bison Grill has a bison burger for $13, a bison cheesesteak slider for $11 and bison nachos for $14. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

After the cheesesteak, Kevin George ends up back at Mary’s, only a few blocks from the small, two-story home where McGonigle was raised. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Cooper served a cheesesteak to Kelce's mom, Donna, at an event in Las Vegas in 2024, as well, per PEOPLE. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

The food menu is designed for people-pleasing, with pizza, wings and cheesesteaks. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cheesesteak

• overtake
• rattlesnake
• shiitake
• undertake
• wapentake
• ache
• ake
• bake
• brake
• break
• cake
• craik