Definition of sandwich
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 2)
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
Buying Guide
Our Reviews team has selected the best lunch boxes.
Test Your Vocabulary
Eponyms: Words Named After People
-
- What is the best definition of boycott?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share sandwich
Time Traveler for sandwich
The first known use of sandwich was in 1762
See more words from the same year