Cuban sandwich
Americannoun
Regionalisms
See hero sandwich.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Cuban sandwich
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Ballpark classics here include hot dogs, soft pretzels and popcorn, but more food-focused fans may prefer Tony O’s Cuban sandwich or the Red Cow burger.
From Washington Post ● May 19, 2022
But I did have a prime-rib dinner one night with some Republicans and enjoy a Cuban sandwich with some Sanders supporters.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2016
Snout & Co has a Cuban sandwich that has become a favorite with the South Lake Union lunch crowd.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2014
On our table were a croqueta preparada — a Cuban sandwich with croquettes — and an Elena Ruz sandwich, pronounced Ruth, which is how it is spelled on this menu.
From New York Times ● Oct. 30, 2014
Commissioner García finally came back to the restaurant and was especially pleased when he heard he could eat his favorite Cuban sandwich for dinner also.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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