Word
cheesecake
Phoneticscheese·cake, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃizˌkeɪk/
UK/tʃˈiːzkeɪk/
Countable & uncountable
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.”
Examples
simple
“I ordered a slice of strawberry cheesecake for dessert.”
contextual
“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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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