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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Advertisement Over cheesesteaks and Yuengling beer in Philadelphia and an inordinate variety of sausages and Miller Lite cans in Green Bay, fans were trying to put their election anxiety on hold for a few hours of tailgating and four quarters of football. Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Or Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen knowing how to properly order a Philly cheesesteak. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024 In addition to his record set in the men’s division for hot dog consumption, Chestnut holds more than 50 world records across a wide variety of cuisines including his recent titles in cheesesteak egg rolls from September 2023 and cherry pie from July 2022. Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 The vice president visited Jim’s West in May to have a cheesesteak and talk about Black businesses. Frank Holland, CNBC, 1 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 2024.

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