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French dip

French dip noun: an American hot sandwich made with sliced meat (usually roast beef) on a French roll, and served au jus. In its original form the bread is dipped in the jus when the sandwich is made, but more often the jus is served on the side so the sandwich can be dipped as it is being eaten.

Noun (1)

French dip (plural French dips)

  1. An American hot sandwich made with sliced meat (usually roast beef) on a French roll, and served au jus. In its original form the bread is dipped in the jus when the sandwich is made, but more often the jus is served on the side so the sandwich can be dipped as it is being eaten.

Noun (2)

French dip (plural French dips)

  1. (historical) A fashion trend originating in France in the late 19th century, where women let the front of their belts dip below the waist.

Forms of French dip

pluralFrench dips
alternative formFrench dipped sandwich

Origin of French dip

The name refers to the style of bread and the practice of dipping it while eating, rather than origins in France, where this food is unknown.

From originating France.

Questions about French dip

What does French dip mean?
French dip means an American hot sandwich made with sliced meat (usually roast beef) on a French roll, and served au jus. In its original form the bread is dipped in the jus when the sandwich is made, but more often the jus is served on the side so the sandwich can be dipped as it is being eaten.
What part of speech is French dip?
French dip is a noun.
What is the plural of French dip?
The plural of French dip is French dips.

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