Submarine 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 deli is famous for its submarine sandwiches, piled high with salami, ham, and provolone cheese.
- In New England, they call it a grinder, but in New York, it's a submarine sandwich, no matter what you put in it.
- She ordered a submarine sandwich with turkey, avocado, and bacon, and a side of chips.
- The submarine sandwich was so big that he had to eat it in two sittings.
- At the Italian deli, the submarine sandwiches are made with freshly baked bread and a variety of cured meats.
Synonyms
- Zep
- Hero Sandwich
- Sub
- Submarine
- Bomber
- Hoagy
- Poor Boy
- Hoagie
- Grinder
- Italian Sandwich
- Hero
- Torpedo
- Cuban Sandwich
- Wedge