sandwich

[ sand-wich, san- ]

/ ˈsænd wɪtʃ, ˈsæn- /

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noun

two or more slices of bread with a layer of meat, fish, cheese, etc., between them:a tuna sandwich.

a partially slit bread roll, pita, etc., with a filling: a falafel sandwich.

open sandwich.

something resembling or suggesting a sandwich, as something in horizontal layers: a plywood sandwich.

verb (used with object)

to put into a sandwich.

to insert between two other things: to sandwich a personal appointment between two business meetings.

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Origin of sandwich

First recorded in 1755–65; named after the fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718–92)

Words nearby sandwich

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Other definitions for sandwich (2 of 2)

Sandwich

[ sand-wich, san- ]

/ ˈsænd wɪtʃ, ˈsæn- /

noun

a town in E Kent, in SE England: one of the Cinque Ports.

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How to use sandwich in a sentence

Plus, Chick-fil-A is testing a new sandwich, and more news to start your dayThe Travis Scott Meal has been a godsend for McDonald’s, which is probably relying on its popularity to distract from the other issues the company is dealing with right now.
McDonald’s Teaches Employees Travis Scott Catchphrases Because of TikTok Trend|Jaya Saxena|September 17, 2020|Eater
Sitting in the gorgeously appointed and wonderfully shaded patio, there was plenty of room to socially distance, and the ideal spot to taste mid-Atlantic staples like their soft shell sandwich.
We owe it to places like the Tabard Inn|Brock Thompson|September 11, 2020|Washington Blade
Have a slice of pizza or homemade sandwich at Lakeshore Convenience, 655 Blue Star Highway.
Saugatuck-Douglas is open and better than ever|Bill Malcolm|August 15, 2020|Washington Blade
Mikko treated me to a salmon and poached egg sandwich followed by pancakes with a raspberry sauce.
You know what Dupont needed? A Nordic restaurant|Brock Thompson|August 12, 2020|Washington Blade

Early in a trip, treat yourself with real food, like a ham sandwich, an avocado, or an apple.
How to Plan a Successful Backpacking Trip in 7 Steps|Andrew Skurka|July 8, 2020|Outside Online
Myers had been out on bail in a gun case, but his family claimed he was unarmed and holding only a sandwich in his hand.
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While the President chomped on his tuna fish sandwich, the Blackhawk pilot explained the details of his crash.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The President continued to chomp on his sandwich, and now I was sweating.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But merit aside, you can indict a ham sandwich if it's Republican in the most liberal hotbed of Texas: Travis County.
Peak 'Oops': Explaining the Perry Indictment|Mark McKinnon|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The problem for Perry is that a Travis County jury can also find a Republican ham sandwich guilty.
Peak 'Oops': Explaining the Perry Indictment|Mark McKinnon|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Edward Montague, earl of Sandwich, drowned in the confusion of the battle of Southwold bay.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
"But—but—oh, tell me," and then he became silent and looked away, raising the sandwich to his mouth mechanically.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
Louis of France, at the invitation of the rebel English barons, crossed the channel with 680 sail, and landed at Sandwich.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
A Sandwich Islander appreciates this when he salutes a British crew in terms compounded of oaths and ribaldry.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman
So having sent for my wife, she and I to my Lady Sandwich, and after a short visit away home.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete|Samuel Pepys

British Dictionary definitions for sandwich

sandwich

/ (ˈsænwɪdʒ, -wɪtʃ) /

noun

two or more slices of bread, usually buttered, with a filling of meat, cheese, etc

anything that resembles a sandwich in arrangement

verb (tr)

to insert tightly between two other things

to put into a sandwich

to place between two dissimilar things

Word Origin for sandwich

C18: named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718–92), who ate sandwiches rather than leave the gambling table for meals

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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