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

Pop’s also cranks out a great burger, cheesesteak, and barbecue sandwich. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025

Holy Brunch has taken over the 4128 Broadway Blvd. spot, serving chicken and waffles, Philly cheesesteaks, breakfast pizza, French toast, waffle ice cream sandwiches and more. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025

Older students are allowed a higher level of sodium, so some menu items, such as a Philly cheesesteak, will be first offered to the high schoolers for now. —Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025

Philly cheesesteak As mentioned above, a true Philly cheesesteak needs nothing more than steak, onions and cheese. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025

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