sand·wich [sandwichsandwichessandwichedsandwiching] noun, verb BrE [ˈsænwɪtʃ] NAmE [ˈsænwɪtʃ] BrE [ˈsænwɪdʒ] NAmE [ˈsænwɪdʒ] noun 1. (also BrE informal sar·nie)two slices of bread, often spread with butter, with a layer of meat, cheese, etc. between them •a cheese sandwich •a sandwich bar (= a place that sells sandwiches ) see also ↑club sandwich, ↑open sandwich 2. (BrE) (in compounds)a ↑sponge cake consisting of two layers with jam and/or cream between them •a chocolate sponge sandwich •a sandwich tin (= for baking such a cake in)
Word Origin: mid 18th cent.: named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718–92), an English nobleman said to have eaten food in this form so as not to leave the gaming table.
Word Origin: mid 18th cent.: named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718–92), an English nobleman said to have eaten food in this form so as not to leave the gaming table.