- a variation of cheese steak.
cheesesteak
Britishnoun
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Since all three of us were originally from Philadelphia, we shared stories about how most people don’t know a real Philly cheesesteak when they eat one in their hometowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
In the meantime, general manager Howie Roseman has addressed Brown’s status by choosing his words more carefully than a Philadelphian ordering a cheesesteak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
‘Where do you go to get your favorite cheesesteak or soft pretzels, possibly?’
From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2025
“He was a legend — so tragic how he died,” said Austin, who had just finished a cheesesteak combo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Wes sat down on his bed and opened the plastic bag that held his cheesesteak.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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