English · Word Candidate

Cuban

/ˈkjuːbən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Cubans

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person from Cuba or of Cuban descent.

Noun

Examples

His mother was a Cuban, and his father was a Spaniard; they came to the United States in 1918.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A cigar made in Cuba.

Noun

Examples

What a hypocrite! He talks big about law and order but then he'll also wave an embargoed Cuban in your face!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Cuba, the Cuban people or the Cuban dialect.

Adjective

Examples

Conservative Republicans who had demanded an investigation and hearings when Elian, the 6-year-old Cuban boy, was forceably taken from the house of his great-uncle on April 22 quickly retreated when it was clear the public supported the government action.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Cuban” mean?

A person from Cuba or of Cuban descent.

Is “Cuban” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.