1. a long sandwich on a roll, typically filled with fried seafood, roast beef, or other meat and topped with lettuce, tomato, and sauce
Usage: chiefly Southern U.S., especially Louisiana; also spelled po boy or po-boy

Examples

• We ordered a shrimp po'boy for lunch at the New Orleans café.
• The restaurant is famous for its crispy fried oyster po'boys.
• She made a roast beef po'boy with pickles and mayonnaise.
• A classic po'boy comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce.
• The po'boy sandwich originated in New Orleans during the early 20th century.