Cheesecake
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cheesecake is a noun meaning (countable and uncountable) A pie made of sweetened and flavoured cottage cheese or cream cheese, eggs and milk on a crunchy base.
Meaning
(countable and uncountable) A pie made of sweetened and flavoured cottage cheese or cream cheese, eggs and milk on a crunchy base.
More Meanings
- (countable and uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).
- (uncountable) Imagery of scantily clad, sexually attractive young women; pin-ups.
Example Sentences
Cheesecake is an especially delicious dessert.
Company policy forbids displaying cheesecake in the locker rooms.
Word Forms
- cheesecakes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biscuit, pudding, pie, cake, cookie, fruitcake.
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