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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As in years past, Sing Us Home, co-produced by Rising Sun Presents, and presented by Philly radio station WXPN, will highlight local food — Federal Donuts, Humpty’s Dumplings, and Winnie’s are all on the map; Philly cheesesteaks are sure to be available. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025 During these dates, the store is serving up just one meal: its Philly cheesesteak. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Home is not a cheesesteak, or even a football team. Ali Watkins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025 Bradley Cooper — and his Philly cheesesteaks — made a surprise appearance in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Natasha Dye, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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