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How do you spell Sandwich?

Correct spelling

sandwich

SAND + WICH. Named after the Earl of Sandwich.

Why is sandwich spelled this way?

Named after the Earl of Sandwich, who allegedly asked for meat between bread so he could keep playing cards. The D before W is preserved from the place name.

Common misspellings of sandwich

sandwitchsanwichsandwhichsandwhitch

Example

I had a turkey sandwich for lunch.

Frequently asked questions

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