Butty: meaning, definitions and examples

Just like the previous entry, this word is informal and used primarily in Northern England and Scotland.

• I'll have a sausage butty for breakfast.
• Nothing beats a fish butty for lunch.

A general term used worldwide for two slices of bread with fillings like meat, cheese, or vegetables. This is a versatile and neutral term suitable for any formal or informal setting.

• I packed a turkey sandwich for lunch.
• Do you want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

This term often refers to a bread roll or bun filled with various ingredients. It is commonly used in the UK and can be filled with anything from ham to sausages.

• Could you get me a ham roll from the cafe?
• They serve delicious sausage rolls at that bakery.

A term primarily used in the United States for a long sandwich typically served on a roll (submarine roll). It's ideal in casual contexts and is often associated with fast-food chains.

• I ordered a foot-long sub from the deli.
• Let's grab a meatball sub for dinner.