sarnie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sarnie
First recorded in 1960–65; probably from sarn-, representing a northern England dialectal pronunciation of the first syllable of sandwich + -ie ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The sarnie, sold by bakery chain Gail's, contains 6.88g of salt.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
As a doctor said in a British newspaper: “I would rather have the occasional bacon sarnie than be 110 and dribbling into my All-Bran.”
From Slate • Sep. 8, 2014
"Yeah," Guy says, bringing his sarnie up towards his mouth and focusing on it.
From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2013
Debenhams say sales have climbed by 20%, a trend likely to escalate further with the rising cost of a shop-bought sarnie.
From The Guardian • Apr. 22, 2013
Do I go for a curry with the boys for lunch or sit at my desk with a cheese sarnie and go home early?
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2010
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