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hoagie

British  
/ ˈhəʊɡɪ /

noun

  1. a sandwich made with a long, narrow bread roll

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of hoagie

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Similarly, you can never go wrong with a hoagie.

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

It’s a hefty sandwich served on a hoagie roll stuffed with steak, onions and peppers, melted provolone and mayo.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 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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