Sandwich

Dish consisting of bread with a filling.

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A sandwich is a dish consisting of one or more slices of bread with a filling in between. Common fillings include meats, cheeses, vegetables, and spreads.

Pronunciation

/ˈsændwɪtʃ/

Etymology

The sandwich is named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.

Explain Like I’m 5

A sandwich is food between two pieces of bread, like a turkey and cheese or peanut butter and jelly.

Fun Facts

The word 'sandwich' comes from John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich
He didn't want to leave his gambling table for a meal
Early sandwiches were beef between slices of bread

FAQ

What is it? A dish consisting of bread with a filling
Where did it originate? Likely from 18th-century Europe
What are common fillings? Meat, cheese, vegetables

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

sammie sando

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

food dish

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

club sandwich BLT submarine sandwich

Meronyms — Parts or Components

bread filling

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

meal lunch

Indexes

culinary food portable

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