English · Food & Drink
sandwich
/ˈsæn.wɪdʒ/
[/ˈsæn.wɪdʒ/]
filled bread snack
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sandwich is two pieces of bread with a filling such as cheese, meat, or vegetables between them.
Example
He packed a cheese sandwich and an apple for his lunch before rushing out the door.
He packed a cheese sandwich and an apple for his lunch before rushing out the door.
Etymology
Named after the Earl of Sandwich, who reputedly ate meat between bread to keep gambling.
How & Where It’s Used
A quick everyday meal; the word now also means to squeeze something tightly between two things.
Literary Heritage
The 4th Earl of Sandwich gave his name to the food in the 18th century.