Sandwich

usgb/ˈsænwɪtʃ/
noun

A type of food, typically made from two slices of bread with something such as meat, cheese, or vegetables in between.

I had a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch.
Visual representation of "sandwich" - A type of food, typically made from two slices of bread with something such as meat, cheese, or vegetables in between.

Often appears as...

  • cheese sandwich
  • ham sandwich
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Cultural staple

The sandwich is a common food in many cultures, often eaten for lunch or a quick meal.

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Sandwiches are popular at picnics.
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Variety of fillings

A sandwich can have a wide range of fillings, not limited to the examples given.

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She loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
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Open-faced variant

Open-faced sandwiches have toppings on one slice of bread without a top slice.

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He ordered an open-faced roast beef sandwich.
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