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sandwich

Definition

  • noun: two pieces of bread with something (such as meat, peanut butter, etc.) between them
  • noun: two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between
  • verb: to put (someone or something) in the space between two other things or people
  • verb: to make into or as if into a sandwich
  • usually used as '(be) sandwiched between'
  • synonyms: interlard, interpose

Examples

  • The little boy 'was sandwiched between' his brother and sister in the back seat of the van.

  • She lives in an old neighborhood 'sandwiched between' the river and the railroad tracks.

  • ('chiefly US') an ice-cream 'sandwich' [=two cookies with ice cream between them]

Movie quotes

  • (..) We have Don Ameche, who played the guy who invented it. Buy yourself a raffle ticket, maybe you'll win a Cadillac. The salsiccia is wonderful! Here, have a sandwich. - Nice to see you, Mr. Zasa. - Have a nice time. Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets. - What are you doing? - He didn't mean it. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III
  • (..) I happen to know his favourite song. Michael, where are you going? I'm off to the kitchen to hear some Tony Bennett records. Your favourite song: "Salsiccia's Own". I'm having a salsiccia sandwich. I'll be back. Hello, Kay. Congratulations, Michael. That's quite an honour. - Cake? - No, thank you. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III