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Sandwiched: meaning, definitions and examples

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sandwiched

 

[ ˈsændwɪtʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

positioning something

The term 'sandwiched' refers to the act of placing something between two other objects or layers. This word is often used in various contexts, such as describing items that are crowded or pressed together, or metaphorically in situations where someone is caught between conflicting parties or opinions. The imagery is akin to placing a filling between two slices of bread, hence the origin of the term. It's commonly used in both literal and figurative senses.

Synonyms

compressed, inserted, stuck

Examples of usage

  • The documents were sandwiched between the books.
  • He felt sandwiched between his job and family responsibilities.
  • The car was sandwiched in traffic.
  • She sandwiched her schedule between meetings.

Translations

Translations of the word "sandwiched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encalhado

🇮🇳 सैंडविच किया हुआ

🇩🇪 eingeklemmt

🇮🇩 terjepit

🇺🇦 зажатий

🇵🇱 wciśnięty

🇯🇵 挟まれた

🇫🇷 coincé

🇪🇸 atrapado

🇹🇷 sıkışmış

🇰🇷 끼인

🇸🇦 محشور

🇨🇿 zkřížený

🇸🇰 zaseknutý

🇨🇳 夹在

🇸🇮 ujet

🇮🇸 föst

🇰🇿 қысылған

🇬🇪 დაჭერილი

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 atrapado

Etymology

The word 'sandwich' has its origins in the 18th century and is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who was known for requesting meat to be served between two slices of bread, allowing him to eat without interrupting his gambling. The concept of objects or people being 'sandwiched' consequently evolved from this culinary term, illustrating the act of being squeezed or positioned closely between two entities. Over time, the verb form 'sandwiched' began to depict a variety of situations, both literal and figurative, whereby an individual or object finds itself unintendedly confined or placed in a tight spot. This dual meaning has made 'sandwiched' a versatile term, frequently utilized in everyday conversation and writing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,966, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.