Hoagies Meaning in English

word · lemma: hoagie

US

ˈhoʊɡi

HOH-gee

UK

hˈəʊdʒi

HOH-jee

Definition

Hoagies are large sandwiches made with a long roll of bread, usually filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables. The word is mainly used in the United States, especially in Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

Usage & Nuances

'Hoagies' is regionally specific (mainly Philadelphia area), and in other parts of the US, the same sandwich may be called a 'sub', 'hero', or 'grinder'. Not used for hot sandwiches (like burgers), only for cold or room-temperature long sandwiches.

• Spanish: bocadillos (grandes) - sándwiches submarinos
• Portuguese (BR): sanduíches (tipo submarino)
• Portuguese (PT): sandes grandes (tipo submarino)
• Chinese (Simplified): 意大利长三明治
• Chinese (Traditional): 意大利長三明治
• Hindi: होगी सैंडविच
• Arabic: ساندويتش هواغي
• Bengali: হোগি (স্যান্ডউইচ) - বড় লম্বা স্যান্ডউইচ
• Russian: хоги - длинный сэндвич
• Japanese: ホギーサンドイッチ - 長いサンドイッチ
• Vietnamese: bánh mì hoagie - bánh mì dài kiểu Mỹ
• Korean: 호기 샌드위치 - 롱 샌드위치
• Turkish: hoagie sandviç - uzun sandviç
• Urdu: ہوگی سینڈوچ - لمبا سینڈوچ
• Indonesian: roti lapis hoagie - sandwich panjang

Example Sentences

We ordered three hoagies for lunch.

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The shop sells fresh hoagies every day.

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I like my hoagies with extra cheese.

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Every Friday, we grab hoagies and watch the game together.

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Those Philly hoagies are the best I’ve ever tasted.

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Can you pick up a couple of hoagies on your way home?

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