sandwich
common nounproper noun
Syllable Decomposition
sandwichfrom the English word 'sandwich', itself originating from the title of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. While he was likely not the inventor, he was at least one of its earliest enthusiasts. It is reported that the Earl, very busy with his administrative tasks, consumed sandwiches at his desk in order to save time.
Definitions
- cuisine
Plural
sandwichssandwiches
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Translations
german:Sandwich
english:sandwich
chinese:三明治
korean:샌드위치
danish:sandwich
spanish:bocadillo
greek:σάντουιτς
italian:panino
japanese:サンドイッチ
dutch:sandwich
portuguese:sanduíche
russian:сэндвич