noun
hero
A large sandwich on a long split roll.
The deli serves a turkey hero on a long roll.
Etymology
The sandwich name is a playful application of hero to an impressively large food item. Its precise coinage is uncertain, so stories crediting a particular person should be treated cautiously.
More examples
- He ordered two heroes for the trip.
- Her hero was filled with roasted vegetables and cheese.
- We split a large meatball hero at lunch.
Forms
hero · heroes
Similar words
- sub
- A more widely used American name for this sandwich.
- hoagie
- Another regional American name, especially associated with Philadelphia.