sub
noun
a submarine.
Example Sentences
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The defense tech firm invests $3.7 billion to build more attack subs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Philly Cheesesteaks, along with new hot Italian subs, have proven popular among younger consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
If the subs have done their jobs but weren’t paid, consider paying them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Sometimes managers have pre-set subs at 60 minutes, like Ruben Amorim did, and it throws the momentum to the other team.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
There are at least four giant containers of pastas and two massive meatball subs on the table, not counting the empty packaging that my brothers already cleared out.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
