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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Another item on the menu that Hill is especially proud of: the Philly cheesesteaks. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025 Purists insist the Philly cheesesteak is enveloped inside a hoagie bun. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2025 The chain featured pub grub including burgers, chicken wings, sushi, stone-crab chowder, salads, Philly cheesesteaks and blackened mahi mahi sandwiches, among other handhelds. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025 Like its sibling restaurant, Matu Kai also offers the popular Wagyu cheesesteak sandwich, which is available only at the bar. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak

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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 12 Jul. 2025.

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