sandwichsand‧wich1 /ˈsændwɪtʃ/ ●●● noun [countable]Word Origin two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, egg, etc. between them, usually eaten for lunch: tuna fish sandwiches [Origin: 1700–1800 Earl of Sandwich (1718-92), who ate sandwiches so that he could continue gambling without leaving the table]