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
Unique pizza topping options include white eggplant, clam, cheesesteak and cheeseburger.
—
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to eat in Philadelphia Philly is an exciting food city, offering dishes well beyond the beloved cheesesteak (although plenty of iconic establishments serve the namesake dish).
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Viral videos of its oxtail cheesesteaks have made this takeout spot a trending sensation.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
George and his son showed up that weekend, cheesesteaks in hand.
—Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to eat in Philadelphia Philly is an exciting food city, offering dishes well beyond the beloved cheesesteak (although plenty of iconic establishments serve the namesake dish).
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Viral videos of its oxtail cheesesteaks have made this takeout spot a trending sensation.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
George and his son showed up that weekend, cheesesteaks in hand.
—Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak
Cite this Entry
“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share