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also poor boy
as in submarine
a large sandwich on a long split roll
ordered a fried catfish po'boy
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Recent Examples of po'boy
My heart aches for that poor boy.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Houston's oldest crawfish restaurant is still one of the best places to eat during mudbug season, and its original shrimp po'boy, put on the map in the Bayou City by Luke Mandola, Sr.
—Megha McSwain, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022
The Louisiana-style restaurant served po'boy sandwiches, catfish baskets, shrimp boils and jambalaya in a modern space decorated with musical New Orleans themed artwork and murals.
—Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2022
His restaurant offers po'boys and seafood plates with catfish, shrimp and oysters.
—Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, 19 Feb. 2020
From po'boys to muffalettas to beignets, the city is known for a wide array of rich, spicy and tasty foods.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 10 July 2019
Locals come before and after ballgames for the overstuffed empanadas, shrimp and oyster po'boy, and baked chilaquiles topped with poblano cream and two eggs, any style.
—Antonio Basada, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2018
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Houston's oldest crawfish restaurant is still one of the best places to eat during mudbug season, and its original shrimp po'boy, put on the map in the Bayou City by Luke Mandola, Sr.
—Megha McSwain, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022
The Louisiana-style restaurant served po'boy sandwiches, catfish baskets, shrimp boils and jambalaya in a modern space decorated with musical New Orleans themed artwork and murals.
—Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2022
His restaurant offers po'boys and seafood plates with catfish, shrimp and oysters.
—Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, 19 Feb. 2020
From po'boys to muffalettas to beignets, the city is known for a wide array of rich, spicy and tasty foods.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 10 July 2019
Locals come before and after ballgames for the overstuffed empanadas, shrimp and oyster po'boy, and baked chilaquiles topped with poblano cream and two eggs, any style.
—Antonio Basada, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for po'boy
Noun
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All three nuclear powers have established their own nuclear triad, consisting of ICBMs, submarines armed with ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable aircraft, which ensure their forces can survive a first strike and retaliate, thereby deterring a nuclear attack.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The agency is responsible for overseeing thousands of warheads that are not currently deployed on missiles, bombers and submarines.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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One of the most touching moments of the rally occurred when Miguel Rojas, an unexpected hero of the series, addressed the crowd.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Po'boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/po%27boy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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