Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sub
noun
/sʌb/
Definition
A sub is a shorthand term often used for a submersible sandwich or a submarine sandwich, typically filled with various proteins and vegetables.
Examples
- I ordered a turkey and cheese sub for lunch.
- They offered a variety of subs on the menu.
- The teacher assigned the project to a sub while she was on leave.
Meaning
The term ‘sub’ can refer to a specific type of sandwich or can be used as a prefix in various contexts, indicating something that is beneath or lower than something else.
Synonyms
- submarine sandwich
- hoagie
- hero
- grinder
