Noun I had a ham sandwich for lunch. a peanut butter and jelly sandwich Verb sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

So why not also embrace the Hawkeye State's most famous handheld meal, the loose meat sandwich? Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, "Our Minnesota State Fair food wish list for 2021," 2 Sep. 2020

The 3,000-square-foot restaurant, located adjacent to sandwich and salad favorite Bread Zeppelin at 260 N. Kimball Ave, will open sometime this fall, said Asani. Anna Caplan, Dallas News, "A new egg-centric restaurant set to break into the Southlake market," 1 Sep. 2020

Chick’n Shack sandwich was first introduced in 2017 and made a comeback in 2018, each time for a limited engagement. Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, "After two years, Shake Shack brings back spicy chicken sandwich with new heat level and accompanying items," 1 Sep. 2020

The hope is that parents are not only freed up to increase output from home, but also to return to the workplace and nearby gyms, sandwich shops and pubs. Emily Ashton, Bloomberg.com, "Welcome Back to School, Britain’s Economy Is Counting On You," 1 Sep. 2020

Chronicle restaurant critic Soleil Ho deemed the shaobing sandwich her favorite of all Bay Area sandwiches last year and also named Lion Dance one of the best pop-ups of 2019. Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Buzzy vegan Oakland restaurant Lion Dance Cafe announces Sept. 12 opening," 31 Aug. 2020

The meat often is removed, shredded, and used in tacos, quesadillas or burritos served with a bowl of the tasty cooking broth in which to dunk the taco, like a French dip or Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich. Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "Chuck’s Food Shack: How to make beef birria tacos at home," 31 Aug. 2020

The Fairmount in Cleveland Heights has THE BEST fish sandwich and truffle fries. cleveland, "3News anchor-reporter Tiffany Tarpley talks favorite dining choices: Five for Friday," 28 Aug. 2020

So, too, are handhelds like the smash burgers and hot chicken sandwich. Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Mason Jar Provisions: Southern flavor done solid in Thornton Park," 27 Aug. 2020

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Roast a few marshmallows and sandwich them between chocolate and graham crackers for an ooey-gooey dessert. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, "24 Must-Do Activities to Put on Your Summer Bucket List," 24 June 2020

Northeast Ohio summer can be sandwiched by lingering winters and cool springs before warm weather, followed by brisk, jacket-wearing autumn. Marc Bona, cleveland, "Is outdoor dining the future for restaurants in Northeast Ohio?," 8 June 2020

She is sandwiched by two other salons, one that has a strong white base and the other that has a strong Asian base. al, "Here’s a list of black-owned businesses in Auburn to support," 7 June 2020

If a filter is utilized, it should be sandwiched between the outer layers of the cloth masks for an optimal fit, said Mendez. Hanna Horvath, NBC News, "How to buy face masks with filters, according to medical experts," 3 June 2020

Usually, the conversion system is sandwiched between a high-performance solar panel and the antenna that is used to transmit the energy. Daniel Oberhaus, Wired, "A Secret Space Plane is Carrying a Solar Experiment to Orbit," 14 May 2020

Toward the end of its run, the program was sandwiched between Perry Mason reruns and Bugs Bunny. Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "Jim Gerard, former Indianapolis radio and TV host, has died. He was 93.," 7 May 2020

Like many Americans, she and her husband were already sandwiched between lingering student debt and trying to save for their own retirement. New York Times, "My Retirement Plan Is You," 2 May 2020

His passionate speeches were often sandwiched between residents complaining about slow traffic or Airbnb regulations. 1843, "Confederacy in the ’hood," 2 Apr. 2020

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