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Sandwich Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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sandwich

[หˆsรฆndwษชtสƒ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

food item

A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread. It is a popular lunch option and can be customized with various ingredients.

Synonyms

butty, hoagie, sarnie, sub.

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Word Description / Examples
sandwich

This is the most general term and can be used in any situation to refer to a meal typically consisting of two slices of bread with a filling between them.

  • I had a ham sandwich for lunch.
  • Would you like a sandwich with your soup?
sarnie

Used mainly in British slang, 'sarnie' is a casual, friendly way to refer to a sandwich.

  • I'm going to make a quick sarnie for lunch.
  • Do you fancy a cheese sarnie?
butty

Commonly used in Northern England, 'butty' often refers to a simple and hearty sandwich and is casual and friendly. It's often used to describe sandwiches with basic fillings like bacon, chips, or sausage.

  • I made a bacon butty for breakfast.
  • A chip butty is my favorite snack.
sub

'Sub' is short for 'submarine sandwich' and is commonly used in the United States. It's a long sandwich, similar to a hoagie, typically filled with a variety of ingredients.

  • Let's grab a sub for lunch.
  • The sub shop has a great veggie sandwich.
hoagie

This term is popular in the Philadelphia area of the United States and refers to a large sandwich on a long roll. It's often filled with meats, cheese, vegetables, and condiments.

  • I ordered an Italian hoagie from the deli.
  • Hoagies are great for picnics.

Examples of usage

  • I had a turkey sandwich for lunch.
  • She ordered a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts.
  • The most popular sandwich in the menu is the classic BLT.
  • Would you like a sandwich with ham or roast beef?
  • Can you make me a grilled cheese sandwich, please?

Translations

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Origin of 'sandwich'

The word 'sandwich' originated from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is said to have asked for meat to be served between slices of bread so that he could eat without interrupting his gambling activities. The concept became popular and the term 'sandwich' stuck, eventually becoming a common food item worldwide.

See also: sand, sandal, sandbox, sandpaper, sandpiper, sandpit, sandy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,743, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.