Cuban sandwich

noun

: a usually grilled and pressed sandwich in Cuban-American cuisine served on a long split roll and typically containing roasted meats, cheese, and pickles

Examples of Cuban sandwich in a Sentence

my favorite place to get a Cuban sandwich is in Chicago
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Recently honored by Sun Sentinel readers for serving the best Cuban sandwich in South Florida, Sanguich offers its traditional Cubano at its four Miami-area locations. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024 This is how Miami's Versailles Restaurant makes its Cuban sandwich In this video taken by Fox News Digital, a chef from Versailles Restaurant in Miami, Florida, demonstrates how to make its popular classic Cuban sandwich. Peter Burke, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024 But the real surprise here are the Cuban sandwiches and snacks on the menu. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024 Mini Cuban sandwiches made with homemade bread and a ham spread, perfect for lunch gatherings. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Cuban sandwich 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cuban sandwich was in 1903

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“Cuban sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cuban%20sandwich. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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