submarine

²submarine

noun

Definition of SUBMARINE

1

: something that functions or operates underwater; specifically : a naval vessel designed to operate underwater

2

: a large sandwich on a long split roll with any of a variety of fillings (as meatballs or cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, and tomato) —called also grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian sandwich, po'boy, sub, torpedo

Examples of SUBMARINE

1. <always orders a roast beef submarine with the works>

First Known Use of SUBMARINE

1703

Related to SUBMARINE

Synonyms: Cuban sandwich, grinder, hero, hoagie (also hoagy), Italian sandwich, po'boy (also poor boy), sub, torpedo

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay