sandwich generation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sandwich generation
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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She's part of the so-called sandwich generation, those in midlife who have to juggle caring responsibilities for old and young while often working, too.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
While the sandwich generation tries to manage the existing caregiving crisis, the elderly feel it too.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Tina Sadarangani is in the sandwich generation, with kids at home and aging relatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
Workers who tend to aging parents and have children at home, the so-called sandwich generation, report even higher levels of emotional and financial strain, according to AARP.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
It is a concept that hits home for the sandwich generation.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 17, 2020
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