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

Philly cheesesteak, Philadelphia, United States Mouthwateringly simple, the City of Brotherly Love’s most beloved sandwich is a delectable hot mess layered with ribeye steak sliced thin, oozing sheets of provolone and sauteed peppers and onions to your liking. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2025

May 13, 2025 3 AM PT Plus, a Wagyu steakhouse expands (with one of the city’s best cheesesteaks) A trendy Chicago sandwich shop lands in L.A. Dine Latino Restaurant Week kicks off, and more. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025

This book collects these touching and funny essays, with topics as varied as learning to ride a bike as an adult and working long hours at a cheesesteak shop. —Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025

Sean Holden, 39, who whips up the free cheesesteaks, invites several local chefs, who cook elaborate meals, from mezcal-marinated quail to wagyu beef. —Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 17 Jan. 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