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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Arby’s angus cheesesteak is available in-store and online for a limited time, though the restaurant chain didn’t say for how long. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025 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 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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