English Explanatory Dictionary

submarine sandwich

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise; it typically contains meats and cheeses.

Word forms

submarine sandwich submarine sandwiches

Etymology

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.

Synonyms

grinder hero sandwich hero hoagie poor boy po' boy spuckie torpedo wedge

Related words

sub sub sandwich submarine footlong
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