sandwich
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈsæn.wɪtʃ//
KK: /ˈsænwɪtʃ/
noun
Definition
A food item made of two or more slices of bread with a filling like meat, cheese, or vegetables in between.
Example
I had a delicious turkey sandwich for lunch.
Conversation
What do you want for lunch today?
How about we grab a sandwich from that new deli?
That sounds great! I love a good sandwich with fresh ingredients.
Me too! I’ve heard their turkey sandwich is amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sub
hoagie
roll
Antonyms
snack
dessert
appetizer
transitive verb
Definition
To place something tightly between two other things, often of different types or qualities.
Example
She sandwiched the letter between the pages of the book.
Tense Forms
Past: sandwiched
Past Participle: sandwiched
Conversation
I managed to sandwich my workout between meetings today.
That's impressive! How did you fit it all in?
I just scheduled a quick session and sandwiched it right before lunch.
Root Explanation
Sandwich → The word originates from the name of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is said to have ordered meat between two slices of bread to avoid interrupting his gambling. Thus, a sandwich refers to a food item consisting of filling between bread.
Memory Tip
Think of the Earl of Sandwich who wanted to eat without stopping his game — that’s how we remember that a sandwich is food with filling between bread.
Visually Confused Words
scandic