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Definition of cuban
cuban
/ˈkjuː.bən/
Cu · ban
Plural:Cubans
cuban Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
Syllables
2
• adjective
1
Relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture.
Example
"The festival featured traditional Cuban music and dance performances."
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Cuba, or a person of Cuban descent.
Example
"Many Cubans gather in the town square during the evening to socialize and play dominoes."
2
American A pressed, toasted sandwich made with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.
Example
"She ordered a hot Cuban and a side of fried plantains for lunch."
Synonyms
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cuban. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cuban