Cuban sandwich
Americannoun
Regionalisms
See hero sandwich.
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
The “classic” Cuban sandwich made our list of the best sandwiches our food critic ate this month.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2021
How do we know that Hillary Clinton enjoyed a Cuban sandwich and a beer at the end of a day on the road?
From The Guardian • Dec. 27, 2016
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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