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The sandwich is a food item consisting of bread and other fillings such as one or more layers of meat (often a type of cold cut), cheese, vegetables, condiments, sauces or other filling. In many countries, a sandwich traditionally takes the form of two or more slices of bread enclosing the sandwich fillings. In Scandinavia a sandwich traditionally takes the form of one slice of bread topped by the sandwich "fillings". The sandwich form has evolved to include those made with such "breads" as tortilla, rolls and focaccia.

The dish was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an English aristocrat, in the 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89,, although it is unlikely to have been invented by him. It is said that Montagu was fond of this form of food because it allowed him to continue gamblingGambling (or betting is any behaviour involving the risk of money or valuables on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event in which the outcome of that activity is partially or totally dependent upon chance. Though for many it is a form of recreatio while eating. Nowadays some types of sandwich are too unwieldy to be held in the hand, thus defeating Montagu's original purpose, and must thus be eaten with utensilsThis is a list of eating and serving utensils . Balti Chopsticks Corkscrew Foodwraps e. pita, tortillas, chapatis, etc Fork Glassware Hands Knife Nutcracker Plate Platter Saucer Spoon Spork Straw See also Cutlery Food preparation utensils Utensils., or at least both handAlternate meanings: Hand (disambiguation A human left hand The hand ( med. manus) is a portion of the arm or anterior limb of a human or other primate, at where the appendage terminates. This part of the limb is especially used in grasping and holding.s. In some countries it is considered proper to eat sandwiches with utensils.

The family name Sandwich comes from the place in Kent, Sandwicæ, which means literally, "sandy harbor", or "sandy trading center".

Sandwiches are common foods to be taken on picnicIn contemporary usage, picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors, ideally, taking place in a beautiful landscape. Formerly, picnic meant a potluck, an entertainment at which each person contributed some dish tos or for hikingHiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness. The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but in, and to bring to work, school, or outings for lunchLunch is a meal that is taken at noon or in the early afternoon. The term is short for luncheon (see below). Lunch is sometimes called "dinner" in the British Isles, and in parts of the United States, Canada and Australia. Lunch food varies. In some place in lunchboxvacuum bottle owned by Harry S. Truman A Lunchbox sometimes called a lunchpail, is a container for carrying food, usually for lunch during work or school. Many lunchboxes, especially those for children, feature bright colors and designs such as popular caes.

In India, sandwiches are mostly vegetarian, the most common type being vegetable sandwich. In the UK, particularly the north of England they are known, informally, as 'butties'. This is particularly the case with sandwiches including freshly-cooked bacon and butter, though other forms of 'buttie' use other ingredients and mayonnaise. A sandwich filled with chips (US: french fries) is known as a 'chip buttie'. Another informal English name is 'sarnie'. In Scotland, sandwiches are called "pieces". Australian slang for sandwich is "sanger".

The ham sandwich theorem can be used to prove mathematically that a single cut can divide two pieces of bread and the filling each exactly in half.

A sponge sandwich is a sponge with a layer of filling. A biscuit sandwich likewise.