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Definition of cheesesteak

cheesesteak

/ˈtʃiːzsteɪk/
cheese · steak
Plural:cheesesteaks
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cheesesteak Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A hot sandwich originating in Philadelphia, consisting of thinly sliced, sautéed ribeye or top round beef and melted cheese (often provolone, American cheese, or processed cheese spread), typically served with fried onions on a long Italian roll.

Example

"During our stop in South Philadelphia, we ordered a classic cheesesteak with grilled onions and provolone from a neighborhood corner shop."

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• Nearby Words

cheesemaker
cheesemaking
cheesemonger
cheesesteak
cheesily
cheesiness
cheesy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as an English compound of 'cheese' and 'steak,' after street food vendors Pat and Harry Olivieri popularized grilling thinly sliced beef with onions and melted cheese on an Italian roll.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheesesteak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheesesteak
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