sandwich
17 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sandwich, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Food made by putting a filling between two slices of bread.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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How to use sandwich
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Named after the Earl of Sandwich, said to have ordered meat between bread so he could keep gambling without stopping to eat.
Full origin of sandwich →Frequently asked questions
What does “sandwich” mean?
The word “sandwich” means food made by putting a filling between two slices of bread. In plain terms, bread with a filling, or more generally anything squeezed between two layers.
How do you pronounce “sandwich”?
“Sandwich” is pronounced SAN-wihj (/ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sandwich” in a sentence?
Here is “sandwich” used in a sentence: “She packed a cheese sandwich for lunch.”
What is another word for “sandwich”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sandwich” include butty, grinder, piece, sambo, sammich and sammie.
What part of speech is “sandwich”?
Depending on how it is used, “sandwich” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “sandwich” a common word?
“Sandwich” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “sandwich” have?
“Sandwich” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: food made by putting a filling between two slices of bread.
What is the difference between a sandwich and a wrap?
A sandwich places a filling between two separate slices of bread. A wrap encloses the filling in a single rolled flatbread or tortilla, so the key difference is two slices versus one folded piece of bread.
Can sandwich be used as a verb?
Yes. As a verb, sandwich means to squeeze something tightly between two other things, as in 'he was sandwiched between two strangers on the train.' It mirrors the noun's image of a filling held between two layers.
What is the difference between a sandwich and a sub or grinder?
A sandwich is the general term for a filling between two slices of bread. A sub or grinder is a specific type of sandwich made on a long roll and cut lengthwise, so all subs are sandwiches but not all sandwiches are subs.
Does an open sandwich count as a sandwich?
An open sandwich has just one slice of bread with the filling on top and no second slice. It is still commonly called a sandwich by extension, even though it lacks the two-slice arrangement of the classic definition.