Word Noun
cheesecake
n.
C / U
A2 Elementary US /ˈtʃizˌkeɪk/ UK /tʃˈiːzkeɪk/ cheese·cake UK spelling cheesecakes
Definition
n.a rich, sweet dessert with a thick top layer made of soft cheese and a bottom layer made of crushed cookies or pastry.
n.a dessert consisting of a thick, creamy filling—typically made from soft cheese, eggs, and sugar—resting on a base of crushed biscuits or pastry.
Examples
“I ordered a slice of strawberry cheesecake for dessert.”
“The bakery is famous for its New York-style cheesecake, which is baked until the top is golden brown.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the food in general; countable when referring to a specific cake or a variety of the dessert.
Etymology
From Middle English chesekake; equivalent to cheese + cake. Compare chess cake.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English chesekake
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated