sandwich — Two or more slices of bread with a filling between them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Two or more slices of bread with a filling between them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My sandwich is so tall, I need a crane to eat it!
- She was sandwiched between two snoring passengers on the plane.
- I'll grab a quick sandwich before the meeting.
sandwich
NOUN[/ˈsændwɪtʃ/]
Two or more slices of bread with a filling between them
a person carefully places fresh lettuce and tomato slices on top of turkey and cheese that sits between two pieces of bread. They press the top slice of bread down gently to complete the layered creation. The assembled food item now shows multiple ingredients stacked neatly between the bread slices. A child nearby watches eagerly with a plate ready, while another family member cuts a similar layered creation in half nearby. two or more slices of bread with a filling between them
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English nobleman. According to popular legend, he invented this convenient food by placing meat between slices of bread so he could continue playing cards without interrupting his game. The term subsequently became eponymous, derived directly from his title.
Breakdown
Earl of Sandwich (proper noun, title of English nobleman) + -wich (Old English for dwelling/settlement, from the place name Sandwich in Kent). The food took its name from the titled individual who popularized the preparation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My sandwich is so tall, I need a crane to eat it!”
“She was sandwiched between two snoring passengers on the plane.”
“I'll grab a quick sandwich before the meeting.”
“The parking lot was sandwiched between two tall buildings.”
“He accidentally sandwiched his tie in the car door.”
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