Cuban sandwich

Definition of Cuban sandwichnext
as in submarine
a large sandwich on a long split roll my favorite place to get a Cuban sandwich is in Chicago

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Recent Examples of Cuban sandwich Popular menu items include pork sliders, carnitas nachos, the Cuban sandwich, and the pork belly burnt ends sandwich and plate, as well as ribs, mac and cheese, and an assortment of pizzas. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Originally a luxury item in Cuba, according to Andy Huse, the author of a book on the Cuban sandwich, this Florida favorite is cause for constant debate in Miami and Tampa, where purists spar over its fundamental ingredients as well as its origin. Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025 Its signature sandwich on the menu is El Jefe, a take on the classic Cuban sandwich. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for Cuban sandwich
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Noun
  • Today, a single optical fiber in modern submarine cables can carry data equivalent to roughly 150 million simultaneous phone calls at the speed of light, according to the International Cable Protection Committee.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
  • Iran is reportedly considering imposing charges on submarine fibre-optic cables through the Strait of Hormuz.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • Over the years, Riley had added to his lineup of heroes.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

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“Cuban sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Cuban%20sandwich. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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