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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Their Country Cuban sandwich starts with a 12-plus-month-aged ham from Benton’s Bacon & Country Ham, which makes some of the best pork products in America. Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 From dining on the best regional delicacies (like a Hot Brown in Kentucky or a Cuban sandwich in Florida) to listening to live music in legendary venues that range from beachfront dive bars to historic theaters, these local spots have become classics for a reason. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 There are also Cuban sandwiches, wings, fries, burgers, steaks and pasta. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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