Cuban

noun

Cu·ban ˈkyü-bən

plural Cubans

1

: a native or inhabitant of Cuba

2

: a person of Cuban descent

Cuban adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Cuban was in 1850

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“Cuban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cuban. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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