po'boy

noun

po'·​boy ˈpō-ˌbȯi How to pronounce po'boy (audio)
variants or less commonly poor boy
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ordered a fried catfish po'boy
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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 His restaurant offers po'boys and seafood plates with catfish, shrimp and oysters. — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, 19 Feb. 2020 When the convenience store went out of business, Luke thought up the idea of opening up a po'boy shop. — Megha McSwain, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 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 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

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of po'boy was in 1932

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“Po'boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/po%27boy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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