Cuban Sandwich (Noun)
Meaning
A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Cuban sandwich was all I wanted to eat when I visited Miami for the first time, so I made sure to try one at the first possible opportunity.
- She unwrapped the Cuban sandwich she had brought from the deli and offered David the other half, his eyes lighting up as he took a big bite.
- The Cuban sandwich was piled high with sliced ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, and pickles between crispy bread.
- Every time I've had a Cuban sandwich, it's been a little different, but the combination of ham, pork, and cheese is always the same.
- The menu at the diner included a Cuban sandwich made with turkey instead of ham, which was a nice change of pace.
Synonyms
- Submarine Sandwich
- Zep
- Hero Sandwich
- Sub
- Submarine
- Bomber
- Hoagy
- Poor Boy
- Hoagie
- Grinder
- Italian Sandwich
- Hero
- Torpedo
- Wedge