club sandwich

noun

1. a sandwich, typically on three slices of toast, interlaid with pieces of cold chicken or turkey and bacon or ham and containing lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, etc.

club sandwich

noun

1. a sandwich consisting of three or more slices of toast or bread with a filling

Word History and Origins

Origin of club sandwich¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

A club sandwich or barbeque sandwich still goes for $3, and can be topped off with a Georgia peach ice cream sandwich for $3.

From Seattle Times

“So, I’m eating my usual chicken club sandwich, parked in their parking lot,” he remembers.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, our family headed in the direction of the beckoning diner sign a few yards down the road, where we swapped chow fun for club sandwiches.

From Salon

“The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink” claims the club sandwich originated in the Saratoga Club House’s kitchen in 1894.

From Washington Post

It might be sweets from the bakery, a bowl of soup with Mom’s homemade noodles, a club sandwich cut into triangles.

From Los Angeles Times