Definitions for Sandwiches
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1. sandwiches

   A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a portable, convenient finger food in the Western world, though over time it has become prevalent worldwide. In the 21st century there has been considerable debate over the precise definition of sandwich; and specifically whether a hot dog or open sandwich can be categorized as such. In the United States, the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are the responsible agencies. The USDA uses the definition, "at least 35% cooked meat and no more than 50% bread" for closed sandwiches, and "at least 50% cooked meat" for open sandwiches. In Britain, the British Sandwich Association defines a sandwich as "any form of bread with a filling, generally assembled cold", a definition which includes wraps and bagels, but excludes dishes assembled and served hot, such as burgers.Sandwiches are a popular type of lunch food, taken to work, school, or picnics to be eaten as part of a packed lunch. The bread may be plain or be coated with condiments, such as mayonnaise or mustard, to enhance its flavour and texture. As well as being homemade, sandwiches are also widely sold in various retail outlets and can be served hot or cold. There are both savoury sandwiches, such as deli meat sandwiches, and sweet sandwiches, such as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The sandwich is named after its supposed inventor, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. The Wall Street Journal has described it as Britain's "biggest contribution to gastronomy".

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1. sandwichesnoun

   Plural noun of the word sandwich.

   We sometimes take sandwiches to work, other times we take fresh fruit and other types of snacks.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on July 24, 2016  

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sandwiches

   After John Montague, Earl of Sandwich, whose chief claim to celebrity lay in the fact that he was an inveterate gamester. It is on record that he often remained engrossed in play for thirty hours at a stretch without partaking of a meal. From time to time, however, he would ask the waiter to bring him a slice of meat between two pieces of bread, as a stay to the appetite. The waiter called this improvised meal a “Sandwich,” and by that name it has ever since been known.

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Sandwiches' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3380

How to pronounce Sandwiches?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Sandwiches in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sandwiches in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sandwiches in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Sandwiches in a Sentence

1. Houston Police Lt. Larry Crowson:

   When the manager told them they were out, one of the males became upset and pulled a pistol and demanded a chicken sandwich, the manager again informed them they were out of sandwiches.

2. Jerry Boykin:

   The shooter, Floyd Corkins, came into our building armed with a 9 mm pistol, two ammunition clips of 15 rounds in his front pocket, the rounds in the gun, and a box of 50 additional rounds, he also had 15 individually wrapped Chick-fil-A sandwiches. He was not puffing things up when he told the investigators that he intended ‘to kill as many people as [he] could.’ He shot our building manager, Leo Johnson, shattering the major bones of his left arm. Even after taking a bullet, Leo heroically tackled the shooter putting a stop to what would have been a mass murder. Corkins was later convicted of domestic terrorism in Washington, D.C.

3. Alissa Rumsey:

   The carbohydrate content is lower than the bagel sandwiches, which means your blood sugar and energy levels will stay more stable.

4. Keri Gans:

   Typically, tuna sandwiches are very high in calories and saturated fat, but this one from Subway has less than 500 calories and 4.5 grams saturated fat.

5. Benjamin Hooks:

   I wish I could tell you every time I was on the highway and couldn’t use a restroom, my bladder is messed up because of that. Stomach is messed up from eating cold sandwiches.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandwiches
2. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Sandwiches