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

This treat combines cheesecake pieces, chocolate chunks, strawberry topping and soft serve ice cream. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025

Sun Sentinel Weekend things to do (updated): Boca Raton Seafood Festival, Patti Lupone, cheesesteaks & cheesecakes A variety of outdoor gatherings in the next few days will celebrate good vibes, good food, good causes and outrageously bad caftans (love ya, Roper Rompers). —South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025

Target brand New York style cheesecakes were recalled by Dessert Holdings LLC on Thursday because of product mislabeling and a potential undeclared pecan allergen. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

That works particularly well in baked goods like scones, muffins, sweet breads, cookies, brownies, and cheesecake bites, but it can also be adapted to savory dishes like chili, curry, pasta, lasagna, mac and cheese, meatballs, empanadas, and many more. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cheesecake

• overtake
• rattlesnake
• shiitake
• undertake
• wapentake
• ache
• ake
• bake
• brake
• break
• cake
• craik

Kids Definition

cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake -ˌkāk 

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