French dip

noun

variants or less commonly French dip sandwich or French-dip sandwich
plural French dips also French dip sandwiches or French-dip sandwiches
: a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef and sometimes additional fillings (such as cheese, onions, or horseradish) on a split roll and typically served with beef broth or au jus for dipping
Served with french fries, the French dip ($22) features roast beef topped with whiskey caramelized onions, havarti and horseradish aioli with a side of au jus.Stefani Dias
… the iconic French dip, the meaty … sandwich that's been doused in roasting pan juices.Farley Elliott
Hefty sandwiches include barbecued pork, beef and ham, tuna melts and French dips.Leslie James
… an exceptional French dip sandwich with slow-roasted prime rib dressed with caramelized onion, a garlic-horseradish aioli and provolone with a side of … au jus for dipping.Ian Froeb

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of French dip was in 1933

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“French dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20dip. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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