sandwich

Definition

A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food.

Etymology

Named after its supposed inventor, the Earl of Sandwich (see Sandwich).

Example Sentences

• "The most famous place in Copenhagen, Ida Davidsen, has a menu of 190 different kinds of open sandwich."
• "[…] our local agricultural fair in Warwickshire even has a category for Victoria sandwiches baked by male bakers."
• "We have, and not so very long ago, seen women employed as 'sandwiches'."