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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At one point in a Zoom interview with Pennsylvania congressperson Madeleine Dean, Williams tried to transition out with a choppy back-and-forth over the best cheesesteak joint. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 Other honorable mentions include the fiesta omelet and the cheesesteak omelet. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024 Wings start at $5 for three pieces, burgers at $8, cheesesteaks at $12 and pizza at $15. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen knows how to order a Philadelphia cheesesteak. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 31 July 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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