Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
footlong
noun
/ˈfʊt.lɔŋ/
Definition
A sandwich that is one foot (12 inches) long.
Examples
- She ordered a footlong with turkey and cheese for lunch.
- The deli offers a variety of footlong sandwiches for hungry customers.
- For the game party, we decided to get a couple of footlongs to share.
Meaning
Footlong is often used to describe a sub sandwich that measures a foot in length, typically served in various styles and with many fillings.
Synonyms
- submarine sandwich
- hero
- hoagie
