po'boys

noun

variants also poor boys
plural of po'boy
as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll ordered a fried catfish po'boy

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  1. submarines
  2. heroes
Noun
  • The 414-foot Lürssen wasn’t a floating palace like most of the world’s largest yachts before it, but an expedition ship disguised as a superyacht, complete with submarines, helipads, a drive-in marina, and research capabilities.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Quantum sensors provide atomic clocks and inertial tracking for submarines, aircraft, and satellites, while the same technology is used to find oil and gas deposits.
    — DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of submarines
Noun
  • Baywatch is, of course, the globally recognizable show about lifeguards patrolling the beaches of LA and Hawaii, which three decades ago made heroes of its stars and creators.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • So, naturally, the current Republican administration is treating today’s Nicaraguan dissidents as heroes and honoring the offer of sanctuary, right?
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of heroes
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“Po'boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/po%27boys. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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