Sandwich
/ˈsæn.wɪtʃ/noun
A food item consisting of two pieces of bread with filling in between.
Did you know?The term 'sandwich' is linked to John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who famously ordered meat between bread so he could eat while gambling, blending convenience with culinary creativity.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
sandwiche
“A meal consisting of meat served between slices of bread.”
14th Century
Old French
sandwiche
“A name referring to a place, possibly related to the 'sandy place'.”
18th Century
English
sandwich
“A food item invented in honor of the Earl of Sandwich, combining meat and bread.”
19th Century
English
sandwich
“Widely adopted as a term for various bread-based meals.”