submarine sandwich

Definition

A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise.

Etymology

US ante-1940. From its resemblance to a submarine.

Example Sentences

• ""Well, honey, you can have spaghetti and meat balls," said the girl. "But why don't you order a submarine sandwich? My, that's good! Mmm." "What is a submarine sandwich?" "Well, a submarine sandwich comes two ways, the 15¢ one is seven inches long, and for a quarter you get one twelve inches long—""