French dip

noun

variants or less commonly French dip sandwich or French-dip sandwich

ˈfrench-ˈdip- 

plural French dips also French dip sandwiches or French-dip sandwiches

: a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef and sometimes additional fillings (such as cheese, onions, or horseradish) on a split roll and typically served with beef broth or au jus for dipping

Served with french fries, the French dip ($22) features roast beef topped with whiskey caramelized onions, havarti and horseradish aioli with a side of au jus.

—Stefani Dias

… the iconic French dip, the meaty … sandwich that's been doused in roasting pan juices.

—Farley Elliott

Hefty sandwiches include barbecued pork, beef and ham, tuna melts and French dips.

—Leslie James

… an exceptional French dip sandwich with slow-roasted prime rib dressed with caramelized onion, a garlic-horseradish aioli and provolone with a side of … au jus for dipping.

—Ian Froeb

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above