Synonyms

hoagie

British

/ ˈhəʊɡɪ /

noun

a sandwich made with a long, narrow bread roll

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Etymology

Origin of hoagie

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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After that, I would get hungry for a hoagie.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

You can make the hoagie yourself, or most delis offer catering-size hoagies and sandwich trays, if you’re not in the cooking mood.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

At a moment when many District residents are seething with rage at the occupying forces taking over their disenfranchised hometown, watching Dunn release his anger via hoagie felt like a gift.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

You might find rolls actually labeled sub rolls, but also look for Portuguese rolls, hoagie rolls, grinder rolls, hero rolls or Italian rolls.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2023

He looked up at me, his hoagie sandwich midway to his mouth.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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