reuben
n. countablen. a hot sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye bread. It is a classic American deli meal that is grilled until the cheese melts.
n. a grilled sandwich consisting of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. Typically prepared on a griddle or in a sandwich press to melt the cheese and crisp the bread.
I ordered a reuben with extra sauerkraut for lunch.
The local deli is famous for its reuben, which they serve with a large pickle and potato salad.
While the origins of the reuben are debated between Omaha and New York, it remains a staple of American Jewish-style delis, prized for its balance of salty, sour, and creamy flavors.
* From Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (r'uvén), from רְאוּ (r'ú, “see [masculine plural imperative]”) + בֵּן (ben, “son”); its literal meaning is therefore roughly, "See, all: a son!" * There are several unconfirmed etymologies for the name of the sandwich.
Often capitalized as 'Reuben' in menus and formal writing.