hoagies

Long filled sandwiches

Hoagies is the plural of hoagie, a sandwich made on a long roll filled with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and other toppings.

The term is characteristic of Philadelphia and surrounding areas; the same sandwich goes by sub, hero, or grinder elsewhere.

We ordered hoagies for the whole crew.

sandwich

hero

One admired for courage

Italian · meatball · cheesesteak · cold cut · footlong · combo · classic · Philly · veggie · chicken parm

ingredients

lettuce

Leafy salad vegetable

  • tomatoRed culinary fruit
  • onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
  • peppersSeasons or bombards repeatedly

mayonnaise · mustard · oil · vinegar · oregano · provolone · American · Swiss · ham · turkey

regional

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania's largest metropolis

East Coast · submarine · hero · po'boy · Italian · corner store · bodega · sandwich shop

deli

cold cuts

Precooked sliced meats

counter · slicer · Italian · antipasto · made-to-order · takeout · lunch rush · wrapped

hearty

filling

Material placed within

stacked · generous · hefty · overstuffed · meaty · cheesy · toasted · savory · messy · dripping

Categories
Opposites
sandwich type

hoagiescanapés

Bite-sized topped appetizers

tea sandwiches · finger sandwiches · sliders · paninis · wraps

food format

hoagiessalads

Mixed vegetables served cold

soups · burgers · rice bowls · sushi · pasta

Phrases
Family

hoagie

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G