sandwich

Pronunciation: /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
  2. verb make into a sandwich
  3. verb insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
snack food
Narrower (hyponyms)
western, reuben, hotdog, tunaburger, open-face sandwich, butty

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