Reuben
Reuben (noun) means a grilled sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a creamy dressing, usually on rye bread. Example: “He ordered a reuben with a side of fries.”
How to use Reuben
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic deli sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, and melted cheese.
Word forms
Reubens plural
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He ordered a _____ with a side of fries.
Etymology
The sandwich's exact origin is disputed, but it's widely linked to early 20th-century American delis and named after a customer or chef called Reuben.
Rhymes for Reuben
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What does “Reuben” mean?
The word “Reuben” means a grilled sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a creamy dressing, usually on rye bread. In plain terms, a classic deli sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, and melted cheese.
How do you pronounce “Reuben”?
“Reuben” is pronounced ROO-buhn (/ˈɹu.bən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Reuben” in a sentence?
Here is “Reuben” used in a sentence: “He ordered a reuben with a side of fries.”
What part of speech is “Reuben”?
“Reuben” is a noun.
Where does the word “Reuben” come from?
The word “Reuben” dates back to around 1900. The sandwich's exact origin is disputed, but it's widely linked to early 20th-century American delis and named after a customer or chef called Reuben.
Is “Reuben” a common word?
“Reuben” is an uncommon word in modern English.