hero sandwich
Noun: A very large sandwich consisting of a long roll of bread (typically Italian or French bread) that is sliced lengthwise and filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables (such as lettuce, tomato, and onion), and condiments. The specific name for this type of sandwich varies by region in the United States.
The term "hero sandwich" is used to refer to the sandwich itself. It is a countable noun. * I'll have a hero sandwich for lunch. * They ordered three hero sandwiches for the group.
The word "hero" in this context functions solely as part of the compound noun "hero sandwich." It does not carry the meaning of a brave or admired person.
This type of sandwich is known by many regional names across the United States. These are considered different names for the same general food item. * Submarine sandwich (or sub) * Hoagie * Grinder * Po' boy (typically associated with Louisiana and may have specific variations) * Torpedo * Italian sandwich
- Submarine sandwich
- Hoagie
- Grinder
- Footlong sandwich (a common commercial term)
- To order a hero: To request this type of sandwich.
- Let's stop and order a hero from the corner shop.
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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
