sandwich

verb

sandwiched; sandwiching; sandwiches

transitive verb

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

Synonyms of sandwich

• stuff
• cram
• squeeze
• wedge
• jam
• load
• pack

Examples of sandwich in a Sentence

sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

Recent Examples on the Web

Keeping in that spirit, small inn-like touches, including breakfast and common spaces (with a pool deck to come in 2025), make this a welcome new gathering place for the area sandwiched between the center of town’s climbing roses and some of the island’s most popular, wild beaches. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place. —New Atlas, 2 June 2026

The remaining 2% either don’t enjoy marshmallows or have no preference on what state the confection is in when it’s sandwiched between chocolate and graham cracker. —Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape. —Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sandwich

• club sandwich
• Cuban sandwich
• Denver sandwich
• French-dip sandwich
• grilled cheese sandwich
• hero sandwich
• Italian sandwich
• Monte Cristo sandwich
• open-faced sandwich
• open-face sandwich
• open sandwich
• sandwich board
• sandwich coin
• sandwich course
• sandwich generation
• sandwich man
• western sandwich

Kids Definition

sandwich

1 of 2 noun

sand·​wich ˈsan-(ˌ)(d)wich 

1

: one or more slices of bread or a roll with a filling or spread

2

: something resembling a sandwich

sandwich

2 of 2 verb

1

: to insert between two or more things

2

: to make a place for : crowd

Etymology

named for John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, died 1792, English diplomat

Word Origin

John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, was famous in 18th century England as a powerful political figure. He was also known to be fond of playing cards. The story was told that he once spent an entire night at the card table. Instead of leaving the game to have dinner, he ordered that slices of meat be brought to him between two pieces of bread. In that way he could continue playing while he ate. This convenient type of food soon became popular throughout England. Because of the story about the Earl, it became known as the sandwich.