cheesesteak
noun
cheese·steak
ˈchēz-ˌstāk 
: a sandwich consisting of thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and condiments (such as fried onions or peppers)
Examples of cheesesteak in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Try the singular lemongrass cheesesteak from Sahbyy Food ($10), topped with homemade pepper chips and a heap of fragrant cilantro.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The food menu is designed for people-pleasing, with pizza, wings and cheesesteaks.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
Beyond the cheesesteaks and tourist attractions, several visitors said Philadelphia has left a positive impression.
—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.
—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The food menu is designed for people-pleasing, with pizza, wings and cheesesteaks.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
Beyond the cheesesteaks and tourist attractions, several visitors said Philadelphia has left a positive impression.
—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.
—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheesesteak
Cite this Entry
“Cheesesteak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesesteak. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
