cheesecake
noun/ˈtʃiːzkeɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,357 most common English word
Meaning
A rich, creamy dessert made with a filling of cream cheese or similar ingredients on a pastry or biscuit base.
Example sentence
The bakery's most popular dessert is their classic New York-style cheesecake.
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