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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

  • (..) - Hey! to her cooking. Well, l'm indifferent to cooking. Not Hana's cooking in particular. Have either of you tried condensed milk sandwiches? They're very good with salt. Welcome back Madam. Will you not come in? No. - l should go home. (..)
    1996 The English Patient