Phrase guide
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noun
A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise; it typically contains meats and cheeses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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Synonyms: grinder, hero sandwich, hero, hoagie, poor boy, po' boy, spuckie, torpedo, wedge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sandwich, food
noun
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bomber, grinder, hero, hero sandwich, hoagie, hoagy, Cuban sandwich, Italian sandwich, poor boy, sub, submarine, torpedo, wedge, zep
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sandwich
History
From its resemblance to a submarine (underwater boat). From the US, circa 1930s. World War II marked the beginning of the term's widespread use in print.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
