Here is the information you requested on "hoagy":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- a type of sandwich made with Italian meats, cheese, and lettuce, typically served on a long roll
- a nickname for Hoagland Howard Carmichael, an American composer, pianist, and singer
3. Pronunciations: (US) /ˈhoʊɡi/, (UK) /ˈhəʊɡi/
4. Origin and Usage:
- The sandwich originated in Philadelphia in the early 20th century and was named after the Italian workers who ate them during their breaks on the docks of Hog Island.
- Hoagland Howard Carmichael was born in Indiana in 1899 and became a successful songwriter and performer in the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote many popular songs, including "Stardust" and "Georgia on My Mind."
5. Synonyms: submarine sandwich, sub, hero, grinder
6. Related Words: bagel, burger, pizza, salad, salsa
7. Example Sentences:
- "Ill have a hoagy with extra peppers and onions, please."
- "Hoagy Carmichaels music is still popular today, decades after his death."
- "The deli offers a variety of hoagies, from classic Italian to vegetarian options."