noun
- A long sandwich made on a baguette or similar roll, typically filled with fried seafood, roast beef, or other fillings, originating from New Orleans.
Usage: Also spelled 'po'boys' or 'po' boys'; Regional: primarily associated with Louisiana and New Orleans cuisine; Plural form of poboy
Examples
- We ordered several poboys for lunch at the New Orleans restaurant.
- The menu featured classic poboys with shrimp, oysters, and roast beef.
- She grabbed a couple of poboys from the corner deli before heading to the beach.
- These poboys are served on crispy French bread with lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.
- The restaurant is famous for its fried fish poboys.