Sandwiches Meaning in English
word · lemma: sandwich
/ˈsæmwɪtʃɪz/
SAM-wi-chiz
/sˈændwɪtʃɪz/
SAND-wi-chiz
Definition
Pieces of food such as meat, cheese, or vegetables placed between two pieces of bread, or inside a roll. It is the plural form of 'sandwich'.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech. In American English, 'sandwiches' is the usual broad term; in some varieties of Spanish and Portuguese, several local words may be used depending on the type of bread. Common combinations include 'ham sandwiches', 'grilled sandwiches', and 'make sandwiches'.
Spanish: sándwiches - bocadillosPortuguese (BR): sanduíchesPortuguese (PT): sandes - sanduíchesChinese (Simplified): 三明治Chinese (Traditional): 三明治Hindi: सैंडविचArabic: شطائر - سندويشاتBengali: স্যান্ডউইচ - স্যান্ডউইচ (বহুবচন)Russian: сэндвичи - бутербродыJapanese: サンドイッチVietnamese: bánh mì kẹpKorean: 샌드위치Turkish: sandviçlerUrdu: سینڈوچزIndonesian: sandwich - roti lapis
Example Sentences
I made two sandwiches for lunch.
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The kids ate all the sandwiches.
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These sandwiches are cold.
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We grabbed some sandwiches before the train left.
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There are still a few sandwiches in the fridge if you're hungry.
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They sell really good sandwiches at the café downstairs.
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