cheesesteak

noun

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

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George and his son showed up that weekend, cheesesteaks in hand. Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 In 1988 the Philadelphia Eagles made a 365-foot, 7-inch cheesesteak weighing 1,790 pounds on a single roll. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 This relaxed spot blends American and Italian flavors, serving up tasty subs, especially their famous cheesesteak. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Bradley Cooper is now a cheesesteak-preneur. Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak

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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 11 Sep. 2025.

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