submarine sandwich

Long stuffed bread

A submarine sandwich is a large sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.

The name comes from the roll's resemblance to a submarine.

Regional names abound: sub, hoagie, hero, grinder, po'boy—each carrying local associations, though the sandwiches are essentially the same.

Related

hoagie · hero · grinder · lettuce · wedge · tomato · bread · turkey · cheese · provolone · ham · deli · meatball · mayo · toasted · toasted sub · deli meat · lunch meat

Categories
Opposites
bread structure/format

submarine sandwichwrap

Enclose by winding around

burrito · lettuce wrap · taco · open-faced sandwich · salad

portion size/heartiness

submarine sandwichtea sandwich

Crustless, delicate party snack

finger sandwich · canape · slider · appetizer · hors d'oeuvre

culinary formality

submarine sandwichhaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

fine dining · tasting menu · amuse-bouche · tea sandwich · croque monsieur

Family

sandwich, submarine, sandwiches, submarines, submarined, submarining, submariner, submariners

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G