Cuba libre

[ kyoo-buh-lee-bruh ]

noun

1. a drink of rum and cola.

Cuba libre

/ ˈkjuːbə ˈliːbrə /

noun

1. a drink of rum, cola, lime juice, and ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cuba libre¹

1895–1900; < Spanish: literally, free Cuba (a toast used in the uprising against Spain in 1895)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cuba libre¹

Spanish, literally: free Cuba, a toast during the Cuban War of Independence

Example Sentences

It had only one plank in its platform—Cuba Libre y Independiente—whatever the cost to the island and its people.

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In fact, the Cuban women have given innumerable proofs of their devotion, body and soul, to the cause of "Cuba Libre."

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The Cuban revolution had no money with which to pay salaries, but all men served for the sake of Cuba Libre.

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These two large provinces are spoken of to-day as Cuba Libre.

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Cespedes was the son of a patriot who had died for Cuba Libre.

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