Basic Details
Word: Sandwich
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Two slices of bread with filling, such as meat, cheese, or vegetables, in between.
Synonyms: Hoagie, sub, roll
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sandwich generation: A term for people who take care of both their children and their ageing parents. Example: "Many professionals today belong to the sandwich generation, balancing their careers and family needs."
- In a bit of a sandwich: Used to describe a situation where someone feels trapped between two difficult choices. Example: "She was in a bit of a sandwich trying to choose between a new job and staying close to her family."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For lunch, I made a delicious sandwich with ham, cheese, and lettuce.
Example 2: My favourite type of sandwich is a peanut butter and jelly one, perfect for a quick snack.
Example 3: During the picnic, everyone enjoyed a variety of sandwiches and fresh fruit.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich? He is said to have asked for meat between two slices of bread so he could eat without leaving the gaming table!
Famous Quote
"A sandwich is not a sandwich without a filling." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sandwich" mean?
a) A type of cake
b) A meal of two slices of bread with filling
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of beverage
Answer: b) A meal of two slices of bread with filling
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sandwich"?
a) Salad
b) Hoagie
c) Soup
d) Pasta
Answer: b) Hoagie
3. Which sentence uses "sandwich" correctly?
a) I love sandwiching with my friends at the park.
b) The sandwich was so good that I asked for another.
c) She sandwiches the book on the shelf.
d) The sandwich runs very fast.
Answer: b) The sandwich was so good that I asked for another.
4. Which idiom refers to people caught between two responsibilities?
a) In a bit of a sandwich
b) Make a mountain out of a molehill
c) Actions speak louder than words
d) Spend a penny
Answer: a) In a bit of a sandwich
5. What is the opposite of "sandwich"?
a) N/A
b) Snack
c) Separate
d) Meal
Answer: a) N/A
