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 20,000 square-foot lounge is located in the middle of Terminal D and E, and features local culinary touches including Philly cheesesteaks, a beer garden, and a mural designed by artist James Burns. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025 The lunch menu seems like an afterthought, but the most popular items are the cheesesteak panini or a Buffalo chicken wrap. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2025 Manchester Benchtop Brewing on Hull Street will have a watch party with cheesesteaks and beer specials. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025 Local hospitals, animal shelters, restaurants and youth orchestras have also put donations (of funds, food — cheesesteaks vs. barbecue — and performances, respectively) on the line. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Feb. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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