cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake ˈchēz-ˌkāk 

1

: a dessert consisting of a creamy filling usually containing cheese baked in a pastry or pressed-crumb shell

2

: a photographic display of shapely and scantily clothed female figures

—often used attributively compare beefcake

Examples of cheesecake in a Sentence

advertisers who rely on cheesecake to sell products

Recent Examples on the Web

Their guests were treated to an array of mini desserts such as tiramisu cups, panna cotta, cannoli and cheesecake. —Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024

Each team in the competition made a cheesecake for dessert, but could embellish in their own way. —Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake -ˌkāk 

: a cake made from cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar