: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
plural Reubens
: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread compare rachel entry 2
: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry
Examples of Reuben in a Sentence
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Courtesy Reuben Laryea Reuben Laryea is a neuroscience major at Christopher Newport University.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 6 May 2024
The daily breakfast menu includes steak and eggs, Reuben eggs Benedict and strawberry ricotta French toast.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Next up was linebacker Reuben Foster (1/31), whose off-field issues led to his release.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Irish Reuben Pizza at Great Wagon Road Distilling Co.
Location: 610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Price: $18.95 for a pizza
The Irish Reuben Pizza at Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. is made with Swiss cheese, a three-cheese pizza blend, corned beef and sauerkraut.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
Gloria Reuben is reflecting on the legacy of her character on ER, Dr. Jeanie Boulet, who was diagnosed with HIV during the show's third season.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024
Julian was still hesitant on Sunday night’s episode, particularly when Reuben started showing off his unique style.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The working-class dish has become a staple at legendary restaurants like Schwartz’s, Snowdon, Lester’s, Reuben’s and Smoke Meat Pete (where Gopnik-Lewinski got his training).
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
But attempts by him and firefighters to rescue Demonte Sherrill and Reuben Holmes, who were trapped on the sixth floor, failed.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Courtesy Reuben Laryea Reuben Laryea is a neuroscience major at Christopher Newport University.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 6 May 2024
The daily breakfast menu includes steak and eggs, Reuben eggs Benedict and strawberry ricotta French toast.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Next up was linebacker Reuben Foster (1/31), whose off-field issues led to his release.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Irish Reuben Pizza at Great Wagon Road Distilling Co.
Location: 610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Price: $18.95 for a pizza
The Irish Reuben Pizza at Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. is made with Swiss cheese, a three-cheese pizza blend, corned beef and sauerkraut.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
Gloria Reuben is reflecting on the legacy of her character on ER, Dr. Jeanie Boulet, who was diagnosed with HIV during the show's third season.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024
Julian was still hesitant on Sunday night’s episode, particularly when Reuben started showing off his unique style.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The working-class dish has become a staple at legendary restaurants like Schwartz’s, Snowdon, Lester’s, Reuben’s and Smoke Meat Pete (where Gopnik-Lewinski got his training).
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Reuben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reuben. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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