sandwich
1 of 2noun
sand·wich ˈsan(d)-ˌwich 
ˈsam-;
dialectal ˈsaŋ-
1
a
: 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. 
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Your Health & Fitness2
: something resembling a sandwich
especially : composite structural material consisting of layers often of high-strength facings bonded to a low strength central core
sandwich
2 of 2verb
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
Verb
- cram
- crowd
- crush
- jam
- ram
- shoehorn
- squeeze
- stuff
- wedge
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 There are multiple origin stories and styles of the sandwich. Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 That's at least a couple of bites of a sandwich to throw that rock. WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 Although some commented about the extra charge for avocados and cheese, most were simply impressed by the size of the sandwich for the price. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2022 Bililies hopes the new restaurant model expands the range of occasions that Souvla can serve, whether someone wants a full meal of a pita sandwich with fries or just a light snack with a drink. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Aug. 2022 Instead of mayo, this stunner of a summer sandwich features mozzarella and basil. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Bogaerts takes a quick snack break -- a bite of a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich -- in between innings during Sunday's game against Toronto. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2022 Some are the phantom smells of a sandwich or apple eaten long before landing, as the dogs can detect residual odors from food no longer present in a traveler’s bag. New York Times, 23 July 2022 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Slice the buns into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve with the cheese to sandwich between two slices of the bun. Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022 Gore’s solution was to sandwich it between thicker, stronger inner and outer face fabrics, creating a three-layer garment—the beginnings of Gore-Tex. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2021 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 One of the simplest—and most effective—paths to preventing running injuries is to sandwich each run with targeted exercises. Jason Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 8 Mar. 2019 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
Sure, you may be drawn in by the Cha Siu McRib, a glossy hunk of a sandwich inspired by one fast food behemoth, or the stunner of a whole stuffed fish. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 There are multiple origin stories and styles of the sandwich. Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 That's at least a couple of bites of a sandwich to throw that rock. WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 Although some commented about the extra charge for avocados and cheese, most were simply impressed by the size of the sandwich for the price. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2022 Bililies hopes the new restaurant model expands the range of occasions that Souvla can serve, whether someone wants a full meal of a pita sandwich with fries or just a light snack with a drink. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Aug. 2022 Instead of mayo, this stunner of a summer sandwich features mozzarella and basil. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Bogaerts takes a quick snack break -- a bite of a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich -- in between innings during Sunday's game against Toronto. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2022 Some are the phantom smells of a sandwich or apple eaten long before landing, as the dogs can detect residual odors from food no longer present in a traveler’s bag. New York Times, 23 July 2022 Verb
Roast a few marshmallows and sandwich them between chocolate and graham crackers for a sweet, gooey dessert. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Slice the buns into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve with the cheese to sandwich between two slices of the bun. Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022 Gore’s solution was to sandwich it between thicker, stronger inner and outer face fabrics, creating a three-layer garment—the beginnings of Gore-Tex. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2021 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 One of the simplest—and most effective—paths to preventing running injuries is to sandwich each run with targeted exercises. Jason Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 8 Mar. 2019 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 His solution—to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear—is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich †1792 English diplomat
First Known Use
Noun
1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing sandwich
Kids Definition
sandwich 1 of 2
noun
sand·wich ˈsand-ˌwich
: two or more slices of bread or a split roll with a filling (as meat or cheese) between them
sandwich
2 of 2verb
sandwiched; sandwiching
: to fit in between two or more things or people
The children were sandwiched between their parents.
Geographical Definition
Sandwich
geographical name
Sand·wich ˈsan(d)-(ˌ)wich
town on the Stour River in Kent, southeastern England population 4600
sandwich
verb
as in to stuff
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow Synonyms & Similar Words
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- stuff
- wedge
- jam
- squeeze
- cram
- load
- pack
- crowd
- ram
- shoehorn
- crush
- fill
- heap
- jam-pack