cheese dream
An American term, particularly common in mid-century diner culture, for an open-faced grilled or toasted cheese sandwich — essentially a single slice of bread topped with melted cheese, sometimes broiled until bubbly.
Definitions
An American term, particularly common in mid-century diner culture, for an open-faced grilled or toasted cheese sandwich — essentially a single slice of bread topped with melted cheese, sometimes broiled until bubbly. The name hints at the simple comfort-food pleasure the dish delivers. You're more likely to hear 'cheese dream' in a retro diner or from someone's grandparent than on a modern menu.
She ordered a cheese dream and a cup of tomato soup, just like she did every Saturday as a kid.
Comments
(US) An open-faced grilled cheese sandwich.
Comments
Have a better definition?
Add your own interpretation of "cheese dream".
🗺️About Regional & Other slang
Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
See all Regional & Other slang on Slangora.
Tags
Other words near "cheese dream" (C)
Browse all slang words starting with C.