noun
Reuben
ROO-buhn
noun
1
A grilled sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a creamy dressing, usually on rye bread.
"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.
Common pairings
a reuben sandwich
order a reuben
Word Forms
Reubens plural
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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.