Definitions

1. noun

a rich dessert made with cheese, often in a pie crust.

“She baked a cheesecake for the dinner party.”

2. verb

to decorate or top something with a layer of cheese or a cheese-like substance.

“The chef cheesecaked the salad with grated Parmesan.”

3. noun

a person who makes or sells cheesecakes.

“The cheesecake shop is famous for its New York-style cheesecakes.”