noun
hoagie
HOH-gee/ˈhəʊɡi/
A sandwich made with a long roll split lengthwise.
The hoagie has a long split roll filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Etymology
The word originated in Philadelphia as a name for a large sandwich on a long, split roll. A connection with hog has been suggested, but the source of the name remains uncertain.
In context
get some pork and cheese Hoagie and mozzarella cheese fries
More examples
- The deli serves hoagies on freshly baked rolls.
- I'd like a cheese hoagie with lettuce and tomato.
- We cut the hoagie in half and share it.
Forms
hoagie · hoagies
Similar words
- sub
- A more widely used name for the same long-roll sandwich.
- hero
- Names the same sandwich especially in New York City.