Sandwich: meaning, definitions and examples

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?

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?

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' 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.

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.