sandwich

¹sand·wich

noun \ˈsan(d)-ˌwich, ˈsam-; dialect ˈsaŋ-\

Definition of SANDWICH

1

a : two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between

b : one slice of bread covered with food

2

: something resembling a sandwich; especially : composite structural material consisting of layers often of high-strength facings bonded to a low strength central core

Examples of SANDWICH

1. I had a ham sandwich for lunch.
2. a peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Origin of SANDWICH

John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich †1792 English diplomat

First Known Use: 1762

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

²sandwich

transitive verb

Definition of SANDWICH

1

: to make into or as if into a sandwich; especially : to insert or enclose between usually two things of another quality or character

2

: to make a place for —often used with in or between

Examples of SANDWICH

1. <sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow>

First Known Use of SANDWICH

1861

Related to SANDWICH

Synonyms

cram, crush, jam, ram, crowd, shoehorn, squeeze, stuff, wedge

Related Words

fill, heap, jam-pack, load, pack

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Sand·wich

geographical name \ˈsan(d)-(ˌ)wich\

Definition of SANDWICH

town SE England in Kent on Stour River pop 4227