Sandwich

Definition

Sandwich is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a food item consisting of one or more fillings placed between slices of bread. As a verb, it means to insert or place something between two other things.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsæn.wɪtʃ/, /ˈsæn.dwɪtʃ/
• Respelling: SAN-wich, SAN-dwich

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsæn.wɪtʃ/, /ˈsæn.dwɪtʃ/
• Respelling: SAN-wich, SAN-dwich

Etymology

The word "sandwich" is derived from the name of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English nobleman. It is said that he ordered his meat to be served between slices of bread so that he could continue gambling while eating. The term came into widespread use by the late 18th century.

Derivatives

• Sandwiched (verb form)
• Sandwiching (verb form)
• Sandwich-like (adjective)
• Open-faced sandwich (noun)
• Club sandwich (noun)

Synonyms

• Sub
• Hoagie
• Panini

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "sandwich" is commonly used in culinary contexts. Examples include "She prepared a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch" (noun) and "The book was sandwiched between two larger volumes on the shelf" (verb).

Related Terms

• Bread: A staple food used as the outer layer of a sandwich.
• Filling: The food item placed between the slices of bread in a sandwich.
• Snack: A small portion of food, often including sandwiches.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A food item consisting of fillings between bread slices: Refers to a meal or snack.
  • Example: "I packed a turkey sandwich for the picnic."
• A layer placed between two other items: Refers to objects or materials in a sandwich-like arrangement.
  • Example: "The ice cream was placed in a sandwich of chocolate cookies."

Verb

• To place something between two other things: Refers to positioning or layering.
  • Example: "She sandwiched the letter between the pages of the book."