Meaning & use

hoagie

noun·Everyday

A long sandwich made with a split roll filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables, especially in the northeastern United States.

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We stopped at a deli in Philadelphia for a hoagie piled high with ham and provolone.

Her favorite hoagie comes with turkey, lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of Italian dressing.

A note on using this word

Hoagie is regional American slang, especially associated with Philadelphia; other regions call the same sandwich a sub, hero, or grinder.

Words with a similar meaning

submarine sandwichsub

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