open-faced sandwich

noun

variants or less commonly open-face sandwich

US

: a piece of bread that is covered with meat, cheese, etc. : a sandwich made with no bread on top

Examples of open-faced sandwich in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Invented at downtown Louisville’s Brown Hotel in 1926, the cheesy, open-faced sandwich remains beloved throughout the city—and across the state. — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

This mixture works well on sliced bread, and makes a fine topping for an open-faced sandwich over fresh naan. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026

Using tongs, divide the steak and pepper mixture among the rolls and cover the steak with 2 slices of cheese per open-faced sandwich. — Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026

Room service included fresh Dublin Bay prawns (Irish langoustines) on an open-faced sandwich to die for. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026