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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Pat's also posted a video showing some of the new cheesesteaks up close, seeds and all.
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Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
To ease your way into Mediterranean fare, Sawa offers gyros and even Philly cheesesteaks on the buffet.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Imagine everything good about a cheesesteak but amped up to the umpteenth degree.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For lunch, expect comforting classics like roast beef, turkey with gravy, and Philly cheesesteak.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
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Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
To ease your way into Mediterranean fare, Sawa offers gyros and even Philly cheesesteaks on the buffet.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Imagine everything good about a cheesesteak but amped up to the umpteenth degree.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For lunch, expect comforting classics like roast beef, turkey with gravy, and Philly cheesesteak.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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