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sandwich bar

[ ˈsændwɪtʃ bɑːr ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food service

A sandwich bar is a place where customers can choose from a variety of ingredients to create their own custom sandwich. Typically, customers select the type of bread, meat, cheese, vegetables, and condiments they want in their sandwich.

Synonyms

deli counter, subway station.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sandwich bar	A casual place specifically for ordering and eating sandwiches, often with a range of fillings and bread choices. Let's grab a quick lunch at the sandwich bar down the street. The new sandwich bar has a great variety of vegan options.
deli counter	A section within a grocery store or a deli where customers can buy prepared foods, meats, cheeses, and sandwiches. I bought some roast beef from the deli counter for dinner. Can you get a turkey sandwich for me at the deli counter?
subway station	A place where trains of an underground railway system stop to pick up and drop off passengers. This word is not related to food. We need to get off at the next subway station. She waits for him every morning at the subway station.

Word

Description / Examples

sandwich bar

A casual place specifically for ordering and eating sandwiches, often with a range of fillings and bread choices.

Let's grab a quick lunch at the sandwich bar down the street.
The new sandwich bar has a great variety of vegan options.

deli counter

A section within a grocery store or a deli where customers can buy prepared foods, meats, cheeses, and sandwiches.

I bought some roast beef from the deli counter for dinner.
Can you get a turkey sandwich for me at the deli counter?

subway station

A place where trains of an underground railway system stop to pick up and drop off passengers. This word is not related to food.

We need to get off at the next subway station.
She waits for him every morning at the subway station.

Examples of usage

Let's meet at the sandwich bar for lunch.
I love the sandwich bar at that cafe.
The sandwich bar offers a wide range of fresh ingredients.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

furniture

A sandwich bar is a piece of furniture or equipment used for serving or displaying sandwiches. It may have shelves, drawers, or compartments for storing ingredients, utensils, or other items related to making sandwiches.

Synonyms

buffet, counter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sandwich bar	This term is used to describe a place where you can buy sandwiches made to order. It typically offers a selection of bread, fillings, and condiments, and the sandwiches are often customizable. Let's grab a quick lunch at the sandwich bar around the corner She works at a trendy sandwich bar downtown
counter	This term can reference the surface in a restaurant or cafe where orders are placed or food is served, but it is more general and can apply to other contexts such as kitchens, bars, and shops. Please place your order at the counter She cleaned the kitchen counter after making dinner
buffet	This word is used for a restaurant or a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes set out on a table or counter. It implies a wide range of food options and is often associated with larger meals or events. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet included in the room rate We went to a buffet for dinner, and they had so many different cuisines!

Word

Description / Examples

sandwich bar

This term is used to describe a place where you can buy sandwiches made to order. It typically offers a selection of bread, fillings, and condiments, and the sandwiches are often customizable.

Let's grab a quick lunch at the sandwich bar around the corner
She works at a trendy sandwich bar downtown

counter

This term can reference the surface in a restaurant or cafe where orders are placed or food is served, but it is more general and can apply to other contexts such as kitchens, bars, and shops.

Please place your order at the counter
She cleaned the kitchen counter after making dinner

buffet

This word is used for a restaurant or a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes set out on a table or counter. It implies a wide range of food options and is often associated with larger meals or events.

The hotel offers a breakfast buffet included in the room rate
We went to a buffet for dinner, and they had so many different cuisines!

Examples of usage

The sandwich bar in the kitchen is well organized.
She bought a new sandwich bar for her catering business.
The sandwich bar is the focal point of the dining area.

Translations

Translations of the word "sandwich bar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bar de sanduíches

🇮🇳 सैंडविच बार

🇩🇪 Sandwichbar

🇮🇩 bar sandwich

🇺🇦 бутербродний бар

🇵🇱 bar kanapkowy

🇯🇵 サンドイッチバー

🇫🇷 bar à sandwichs

🇪🇸 bar de sándwiches

🇹🇷 sandviç barı

🇰🇷 샌드위치 바

🇸🇦 بار السندويتشات

🇨🇿 sendvičový bar

🇸🇰 sendvičový bar

🇨🇳 三明治吧

🇸🇮 sendvič bar

🇮🇸 samlokubar

🇰🇿 сэндвич бар

🇬🇪 სენდვიჩ ბარი

🇦🇿 sandviç barı

🇲🇽 bar de sándwiches

Etymology

The term 'sandwich bar' originated in the late 20th century as a concept to offer customers a customizable sandwich experience. It combines the convenience of fast food with the freshness and quality of made-to-order meals. The popularity of sandwich bars has grown steadily, reflecting the demand for personalized and diverse food options in modern dining.