noun / verb
sandwich
SAN-wich/ˈsænwɪtʃ/
A filling held between two pieces of bread.
The sandwich halves show the filling between two pieces of bread.
Etymology
“Sand” and “harbor” describe the Kent place behind the Earl of Sandwich’s title. The food is said to have been named for him because he ate meat between bread slices while gambling.
In context
And the toasted bread really is going to absorb all this great sauce. Okay, time to layer the sandwich. First, I'm going to start with a layer of baby arugula
More examples
- They serve grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup.
- She sandwiches cheese between two slices of bread.
- We sandwich a short break between the two meetings.
Forms
sandwich · sandwiches · sandwiched · sandwiching
Similar words
- sub
- A sandwich made with a long roll, usually split lengthwise.
- burger
- A sandwich built around a patty, usually on a bun.