Reuben

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noun (1)

Reu·​ben ˈrü-bən How to pronounce Reuben (audio)
: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel

Reuben

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noun (2)

plural Reubens
: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread compare rachel entry 2

Reuben

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noun (3)

: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry

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Legend Reuben Reina Sr. Stories of fathers and sons are long in track and field, with legacies creating valleys between one generation to the next. Cory Mull, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Despite the persistence of her VA group counselor (Morgan Freeman), the tough love of her mother (Gloria Reuben) and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit’s dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025 Additional insights are shared by industry insiders Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed, and Quentin Tarantino. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Davis and Horsford appeared in all five seasons of the sitcom as Rev. Reuben Gregory and Thelma Frye, respectively. Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Reuben

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Hebrew Rĕ'ūbhēn

Noun (2)

probably from Reuben Kulakofsky †1960 American grocer

Noun (3)

Reuben L. Goldberg †1970 American cartoonist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1956, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Reuben was in the 14th century

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“Reuben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reuben. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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