Reuben

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noun (1)

Reu·​ben ˈrü-bən 

: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel

Reuben

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noun (2)

plural Reubens

: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread compare rachel entry 2

Reuben

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noun (3)

: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry

Examples of Reuben in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The father, Reuben (The Lincoln Lawyer‘s Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), has decided to do one last voyage with his kids before the oldest, Teresa (Luna Blaise), goes away to college. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025

Since his divorce, Reuben’s daughters, college-age Teresa (Luna Blaise) and 11-year-old Isabella (Audrina Miranda), have lived with their mother. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025

McGillis portrayed the astrophysicist after spending a few years in the industry, picking up credits in Reuben, Reuben (1983) and on One Life to Live. —EW.com, 29 June 2025

Co-owner Jamie Reuben is said to be stepping up in negotiations, while Andy Howe and Steve Nickson are taking a hands on role in recruitment. —Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Hebrew Rĕ'ūbhēn

Noun (2)

probably from Reuben Kulakofsky †1960 American grocer

Noun (3)

Reuben L. Goldberg †1970 American cartoonist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1956, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Reuben

• rubin
• bilirubin