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)
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Or for its cheesesteaks—or its restaurant scene that’s quietly become one of the country’s best.
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Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The staff is brisk, used to locals ordering with a shorthand as precise as Philly cheesesteak lingo, and the souvlaki itself is unlike anywhere else in Athens—simple, spicy, smoky, and closer to kebab than the standard style.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Or all the ingredients of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
Unique pizza topping options include white eggplant, clam, cheesesteak and cheeseburger.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The staff is brisk, used to locals ordering with a shorthand as precise as Philly cheesesteak lingo, and the souvlaki itself is unlike anywhere else in Athens—simple, spicy, smoky, and closer to kebab than the standard style.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Or all the ingredients of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
Unique pizza topping options include white eggplant, clam, cheesesteak and cheeseburger.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak
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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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