sandwich

noun

sand·wich | \ ˈsan(d)-ˌwich

, ˈsam-; dialectal ˈsaŋ-\

Definition of sandwich

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between

b : one slice of bread covered with food Have an open-faced sandwich, with one slice of bread instead of two, mustard instead of butter, and some vegetable sticks to munch on. — Your Health & Fitness

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

sandwich

verb

sandwiched; sandwiching; sandwiches

Definition of sandwich (Entry 2 of 3)

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

Sandwich

geographical name

Sand·wich | \ ˈsan(d)-(ˌ)wich

Definition of Sandwich (Entry 3 of 3)

town on the Stour River in Kent, southeastern England population 4600

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Examples of sandwich in a Sentence

Noun

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

Verb

sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

United crews brought them food including sandwiches and coffee from Tim Hortons, a Canadian chain, the airline spokeswoman said. — Alison Sider, WSJ, "United Airlines to Review ‘Worst Travel Nightmare’," 21 Jan. 2019 By evening’s end, the plates of cold cuts, sandwiches and desserts were empty. — Beth Harris And Lynn Elber, The Seattle Times, "Off-camera at the Globes with Roberts, Ali, Theron," 7 Jan. 2019 In my conservative evangelical mind, the most loving thing to do is withhold money and offer a sandwich and directions to a Christian homeless ministry instead. — Cindy Mallette, Vox, "In a year of hyperpartisanship, I did the unthinkable — I changed my mind about politics.," 20 Dec. 2018 In the Library, the table is set for tea, including plates with everything from cucumber sandwiches and cake to lemon slices and jam. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Peek Inside Prince Charles and Camilla's Private Library on a New Virtual Tour of Clarence House," 13 Nov. 2018 Cranley noted the building, which is the corporate headquarters of the Fifth Third Bank, also houses popular ice cream, sandwich and pastry shops. — Katherine Lam, Fox News, "Cincinnati bank building shooting leaves 3 dead, 2 injured; suspect dead, police say," 2 Oct. 2018 Fresh sandwiches and salads round out the lunch menu. — Sarah Bahr, Indianapolis Star, "Ultimate Indiana bucket list: 50+ things to do in Indianapolis and around the state," 11 July 2018 There’s a replacement pair one block away, all for less than a breakfast sandwich. — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "My Favorite Black Tights Cost $6... And They're From Walgreens," 19 Dec. 2018 The craftsmanship put into everything, from a sandwich to a bridge. — Nicole Brodeur, The Seattle Times, "A letter from Paris to my Seattle self," 7 Dec. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The country is sandwiched between two powerful neighbors, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, both of which have disputes with the Emirate over Persian Gulf islands. — Summer Said, WSJ, "Kuwait, Saudis Close to Oil-Field Pact After U.S. Intervention," 12 Dec. 2018 Shiny black tables are sandwiched between olive-green banquettes and deep-seated gray velvet chairs. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Dazzling wine bar draws inspiration from Art Deco architecture," 20 Aug. 2018 The Italian Renaissance Revival villa that houses the Peace Gardens is sandwiched between a Polish shrine to Pope St. John Paul II and a low-slung stucco apartment block that looks like the scene of a murder in a 1930s noir film. — Reif Larsen, The Seattle Times, "LA Reverential: A City’s Chill Spots," 1 Aug. 2018 The corridor is sandwiched between the heavily militarized Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Moscow’s ally Belarus, and is considered NATO’s weak spot on its eastern flank. — Eric Schmitt, New York Times, "In Eastern Europe, U.S. Military Girds Against Russian Might and Manipulation," 27 June 2018 Tucked under a bustling underpass in Brooklyn, there’s a thin storefront sandwiched between two run-of-the-mill apartment buildings. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, "Brooklyn’s Bar Beau Is the Latest Hidden Hotspot You Need to Visit," 24 Nov. 2018 It's created in the lab by zapping thin samples of water sandwiched between plates with high-intensity shock waves or laser pulses. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Weird water phase “ice-VII” can grow as fast as 1,000 miles per hour," 24 Oct. 2018 Nepal is a poor country, sandwiched between India and China, where every year thousands of visitors embark on multiday hikes to glimpse some of the world’s highest peaks. — Kai Schultz, The Seattle Times, "Near Everest’s slopes, a helicopter rescue fraud preys on trekkers," 4 Sep. 2018 While traditional s’mores feature a layer of chocolate and roasted marshmallows sandwiched between two graham crackers, there are plenty of other delicious ways to get your s’mores fix. — Michelle Gant, Fox News, "National S'mores Day: 8 twists on this classic summer dessert," 10 Aug. 2018

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