Zep (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 counter had a special on zeps today, and they were selling out fast.
- My favorite thing to order at the sub shop is a zep with salami, ham, and provolone.
- She unwrapped the zep her mom had made for her lunch and took a big bite.
- At the ballgame, he waited in line for 20 minutes to buy a zep with turkey and avocado.
- The guys at the office were all raving about the new zep shop that just opened down the street.
Synonyms
- Submarine Sandwich
- Hero Sandwich
- Sub
- Submarine
- Bomber
- Hoagy
- Poor Boy
- Hoagie
- Grinder
- Italian Sandwich
- Hero
- Torpedo
- Cuban Sandwich
- Wedge