sandwiched Definition
- 1to be pressed or squeezed between two things, especially when it is difficult to move
- 2to put something between two other things
Using sandwiched: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sandwiched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car was sandwiched between two trucks in the traffic jam.
Example
She sandwiched the cream filling between two cookies.
Example
I was sandwiched in the middle seat on the airplane.
sandwiched Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sandwiched
to be located in the middle of two things or places
Example
The small town is sandwiched between two large cities.
open-faced sandwich
a sandwich with only one slice of bread and the filling on top
Example
I prefer open-faced sandwiches because they are less messy to eat.
club sandwich
a sandwich made with three slices of bread and layers of meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato
Example
The club sandwich is a classic American sandwich that is often served in restaurants.
Origins of sandwiched
from the noun 'sandwich', named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who was known for eating meat between slices of bread so he could continue playing cards without getting his hands greasy
Summary: sandwiched in Brief
The verb 'sandwiched' [ˈsændwɪʧt] means to be pressed or squeezed between two things, or to put something between two other things. It can refer to physical objects, like a car being sandwiched between two trucks, or food, like a cream filling being sandwiched between two cookies. The phrase 'sandwiched between' refers to being located in the middle of two things or places.
