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

For years, Reuben was navigating moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause, both day and night, with constant uncertainty of when the next one might strike. — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

With your first bite into this Reuben, you’re met with a light crunch before all the flavors start to mix together in all the right ways. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

From the Reuben at O'Shea's to grilled pimento cheese at Shady Lane Cafe and local deli favorites, here are 11 must-try sandwiches in Louisville. — Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2026

The Reuben Brothers group purchased the then four-star Hotel La Palma—owners of Venice’s Hotel Baglioni—in 2020, along with the island’s legendary nightclub La Taverna Anema e Core. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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