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Word

cuban

Phoneticscuban

/ˈkjubən/

Definitions

01relating to Cuba

A2

adj. coming from or relating to the country of Cuba.

adj. of, from, or pertaining to the island nation of Cuba, its culture, or its people.

“We spent the evening listening to Cuban music and dancing in the street.”

“The documentary explores the complexities of Cuban history during the twentieth century, focusing on the island's unique political trajectory.”

Usage

Always capitalized.

02a person

A2

n. a person from Cuba or whose family comes from Cuba.

n. a native or inhabitant of Cuba, or a person of Cuban descent.

“My neighbor is a Cuban who moved to Miami ten years ago.”

“The local community center provides resources for Cubans who have recently arrived in the city to help them find employment.”

Usage

Always capitalized.

03a cigar

B2

n. a high-quality cigar that is made in Cuba.

n. a cigar manufactured in Cuba, widely regarded in the tobacco industry for its specific quality and prestige.

“He saved a special Cuban to smoke after his daughter's wedding.”

“Despite the long-standing trade embargo, the collector managed to acquire several authentic Cubans through a contact in Europe.”

Informal

Usage

Used as a countable noun when referring to the cigar itself.

04a sandwich

B1 · Cooking

n. a toasted sandwich with ham, pork, cheese, and pickles.

n. a variation of a ham and cheese sandwich that originated in cafes catering to Cuban workers in Florida.

“I ordered a Cuban and a side of fries for lunch.”

“The deli is famous for its authentic Cuban, which is pressed until the bread is perfectly crisp and the cheese is melted.”

American English · Informal

Synonyms

Cuban sandwich

Etymology

From Cuba + -an.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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