Sandwich Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈsæmwɪtʃ/

SAM-wich

UK

/sˈændwɪtʃ/

SAND-wich

Definition

A sandwich is a meal or snack made by putting food such as meat, cheese, or vegetables between two pieces of bread, or inside a roll.

Usage & Nuances

A very common everyday word. In American English, 'sandwich' is used broadly; in British English, specific types may also be called 'sandwich', 'roll', or 'toastie'. Common collocations include 'ham sandwich', 'cheese sandwich', 'chicken sandwich', and 'make a sandwich'.

• Spanish: sándwich - bocadillo
• Portuguese (BR): sanduíche
• Portuguese (PT): sandes
• Chinese (Simplified): 三明治
• Chinese (Traditional): 三明治
• Hindi: सैंडविच
• Arabic: شَطيرة - ساندويتش
• Bengali: স্যান্ডউইচ
• Russian: сэндвич - бутерброд
• Japanese: サンドイッチ
• Vietnamese: bánh mì kẹp
• Korean: 샌드위치
• Turkish: sandviç
• Urdu: سینڈوچ
• Indonesian: sandwich

Example Sentences

I eat a sandwich for lunch.

basic

She made a cheese sandwich.

basic

This sandwich has chicken and tomato.

basic

Can you make me a sandwich while I finish this email?

natural

That was such a good sandwich — I want another one.

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I grabbed a sandwich at the station because I was in a hurry.

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