noun General Slang

hero sandwich

HEER-oh SAND-wich · noun · informal

A large sub sandwich (full term)

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Definitions

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The full form of 'hero,' a long Italian-roll sandwich stacked with meats and cheese.

“Grab a couple hero sandwiches for the trip.”
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hero sandwich In A Sentence

Grab a couple hero sandwiches for the trip.

Origin & Usage

NYC; expanded form of 'hero,' the New York name for a submarine sandwich.

Variants hero

People Also Ask

What is a hero sandwich?

It's a long sandwich on an Italian roll stacked with meats and cheese — 'hero' is the New York name for what others call a sub.

Where is 'hero sandwich' used?

It's a New York City term; the full form of the local word 'hero' for a submarine sandwich.

Is a hero the same as a sub or hoagie?

Yes — it's the same style of sandwich, just called a 'hero' in New York rather than a sub or hoagie.

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