Sandwich

/ˈsæn.wɪtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Two or more slices of bread with filling such as meat, cheese, or vegetables between them.

I made a turkey sandwich for lunch.

A similar food item that is not made with bread but is otherwise layered.

She enjoyed a sandwich made of grilled vegetables.

A term used in various contexts, such as a situation where one thing is placed between two others.

He was the sandwich in a negotiation between two departments.

verb

To place or insert something between two other things.

They need to sandwich the report between the introduction and conclusion.

The term 'sandwich' is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is said to have asked for meat to be served between slices of bread.

sandwich generation

A group of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.

to sandwich in

To fit something in between other things.

sandwiched in

Caught or placed in a tight spot between two other things.

submarine

A type of sandwich made with a long roll of bread, filled with various ingredients.

wrap

A sandwich consisting of a filling wrapped in a soft flatbread.

baguette

A long, narrow loaf of French bread often used to make sandwiches.

A large sandwich, often with many layers.

That burger is a total sandwich!

To be in a cramped or tight situation.

I was really sandwiched in the back seat of the car.