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hero sandwich

(US) A large sandwich on a long thick bun.

ˈhɪɹoʊ ˈsændwɪt͡ʃDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistorical141 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US) A large sandwich on a long thick bun.

Origin: The New York term hero is first attested in 1937. Unlikely to be related to gyro, since those were not well known in the US at the time. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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