reuben

Thân thiện

A customer enjoys a hot Reuben sandwich at a deli counter.

Definition

1. Proper noun:

   • (Old Testament) A son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel: In the Bible, Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the Israelite tribe bearing his name.

2. Noun:

   • A hot sandwich with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread: A type of grilled or hot sandwich, typically served with Russian or Thousand Island dressing.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:

  • Reuben was the eldest of Jacob's twelve sons.
  • The tribe of Reuben settled east of the Jordan River.

• Noun:

  • I'll have the Reuben with a side of pickles.
  • This diner makes the best Reuben in town.

Advanced Usage

• As a given name: "Reuben" is also used as a male first name in English-speaking countries.
  • Reuben finished his report ahead of schedule.

Variants and Related Words

• Reuben sandwich: The full name for the food item.
  • A Reuben sandwich is a classic American deli food.

Synonyms

• Corned beef sandwich: A more general term, though it does not specify the exact ingredients (Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rye bread) of a Reuben.

Related Phrases

• Rachel sandwich: A related sandwich variant, typically made with pastrami and coleslaw instead of corned beef and sauerkraut.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread
2. (Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

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