cheesesteak

noun

cheese·​steak ˈchēz-ˌstāk How to pronounce cheesesteak (audio)
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)

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The other half, a storefront facing the street, will be home to Guilty Pleasures Grub, a late-night cheesesteak spot. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025 The cheesesteaks at He’s From Philly Cheesesteaks in Woodland are not the only warm aspect of the downtown restaurant. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Or for its cheesesteaks—or its restaurant scene that’s quietly become one of the country’s best. 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 See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesesteak was in 1977

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“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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