hoagie

/ ˈhəʊɡɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoagie¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Similarly, you can never go wrong with a hoagie.

From Salon

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

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

From Seattle Times

The view of that very same at-bat will be discussed in the hoagie shops and watering holes in Philadelphia much differently.

From Washington Post

A hoagie, he said, is “an old-school working-class item,” he added.

From New York Times