A dramatic cinematic portrait-oriented movie poster featuring the title 'Why is a Sandwich Called a Sandwich?' at the top, with an 18th-century gentleman in formal attire playing cards while a servant presents him a neatly prepared sandwich, set against a richly textured, vintage backdrop with warm lighting.

In 1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, asked for meat between two pieces of bread during a long card game, and his name soon became synonymous with this handy meal<sup class='text_citation' source_id='2' start_phrase='The origin of the word' end_phrase='word 'sandwich' was born!' ></sup>.

This practice quickly caught on among his peers, spreading throughout England and evolving into the countless sandwich varieties enjoyed today<sup class='text_citation' source_id='4' start_phrase='1762, said to be' end_phrase='between bread.' ></sup>.

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Why is a Sandwich Called a Sandwich?

In 1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, asked for meat between two pieces of bread during a long card game, and his name soon became synonymous with this handy meal.
This practice quickly caught on among his peers, spreading throughout England and evolving into the countless sandwich varieties enjoyed today.

The Storied and Surprising History of the Sandwich

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Why is a Sandwich Called a Sandwich?

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