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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

  • (..) (PANTING) - I thought you weren't coming! - I'm sorry. It wasn't easy to get away. I'm not meant to be out here today. You forgot the pyjamas! - Did you bring the sandwich? - Would I let you down? Oh. Shmuel. Here. How do I look? (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
  • (..) - I want to do it. - Would you dare do it, though? - I want to help you find your dad. - I've got to go. Tomorrow, then? I'll bring an extra-big sandwich. And don't forget the pyjamas! Bruno? Mum, can I go and play on the swing? (SIGHS) - Bruno... (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas