Italian Sandwich (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Italian sandwich from the deli down the street was filled with salami, ham, and provolone cheese.
- At the local sub shop, the Italian sandwich was a customer favorite, topped with fresh lettuce and tomato.
- In New England, the Italian sandwich is often referred to as a grinder, but the ingredients remain the same.
- The Italian sandwich was a staple at family gatherings, with everyone arguing over who made the best version.
- After a long day of work, a juicy Italian sandwich from the corner deli hit the spot.
Synonyms
- Submarine Sandwich
- Zep
- Hero Sandwich
- Sub
- Submarine
- Bomber
- Hoagy
- Poor Boy
- Hoagie
- Grinder
- Hero
- Torpedo
- Cuban Sandwich
- Wedge