Sandwich Glossary W-X

The Sandwich Glossary W-X dives into the wonderful world of sandwich wisdom and terminology, all dedicated to this glorious, grab-and-go culinary creation. Are you a minimalist who believes a slice of cheese between two pieces of bread is sandwich perfection?

Or are you a maximalist piling on layers of meats, veggies, and sauces until your creation becomes a tower of deliciousness, this glossary is your gateway to sandwich enlightenment. And let’s face it—sandwiches have been saving us from hunger-induced meltdowns for centuries on end.

Sandwiches - We Need Them

From a no-fuss PB&J tossed in your lunch bag to an artisanal turkey avocado on ciabatta that's Instagram-worthy, sandwiches versatile and dare I say, the MVP of meals. They're the breakfast buddy you eat on your morning commute, the midday morale booster during office hours, or the midnight snack whispering your name from the fridge. Whether you're keeping it simple or going all out, the Sandwich Glossary W-X is your trusty sidekick on this flavorful journey.

Read through the list below. It contains all of the sandwich related words we have found so far that begin with W or X. You can add to the list as well. We've added a form below where you can add a term and a short definition of a word you know that we haven't yet listed.

It would be well appreciated if our international visitors could add words that relate to our favorite meal, the sandwich, as well. Pretty soon we'll have a great resource containing as many culinary sandwich terms as we can find.

The Sandwich Glossary W-X

W

• Waffle Sandwich - (USA) A sandwich made using waffles as the bread, often filled with ingredients like fried chicken, bacon, or ice cream.
• Wagyu Beef Sandwich - (Japan) A luxurious sandwich made with high-quality Wagyu beef, often served with simple accompaniments like soy sauce or wasabi on a soft roll.
• Walnut and Brie Sandwich - (France) A sandwich made with creamy brie cheese and walnuts, often served on crusty bread with a drizzle of honey.
• Wasabi Tuna Sandwich - (Japan) A sandwich made with seared tuna and wasabi mayonnaise, often served with vegetables in a bun or on bread.
• Watercress Sandwich - (UK) A traditional tea sandwich made with watercress, often combined with butter or cream cheese, and served on white or whole wheat bread.
• Welsh Rarebit - (Wales) An open-faced sandwich made with a savory cheese sauce, typically served on toasted bread.
• Westphalian Ham Sandwich - (Germany) A sandwich made with Westphalian ham, a cured and smoked ham, often served with mustard on rye bread.
• Whopper - (USA) A hamburger sandwich from Burger King, made with a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and condiments, served in a sesame seed bun.
• Wiener Sandwich - (Austria) A sandwich made with Wiener sausages, typically served with mustard and pickles on a roll or bread.
• Wrap - (USA) A type of sandwich where fillings are wrapped in a soft flatbread, such as a tortilla, and can include various ingredients like meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
• Wurst Sandwich - (Germany) A sandwich made with various types of wurst (sausage), often served with mustard and sauerkraut on a roll or bread.

X

• Xacuti Chicken Wrap - (India) A wrap made with xacuti, a Goan chicken curry, served in flatbread.
• Xalapa Turkey Sandwich - (Mexico) A sandwich named after the city of Xalapa, filled with turkey and traditional Mexican ingredients like avocado and salsa.
• Xampinyons al Berguedà Sandwich - (Spain) A sandwich made with xampinyons (mushrooms) from the Berguedà region, often served with cheese and vegetables in bread.
• Xian Bing Sandwich - (China) A sandwich made with Xian bing, a Chinese stuffed flatbread, filled with meat or vegetables.
• Xingjiang Lamb Kebab Wrap - (China) A wrap made with lamb kebabs from the Xinjiang region, served in flatbread with vegetables.
• Xoconostle Sandwich - (Mexico) A sandwich made with xoconostle, a type of prickly pear, often combined with cheese and vegetables in bread.
• Xôi Pate Sandwich - (Vietnam) A sandwich made with xôi (sticky rice) and pate, often served with vegetables in bread.
• Xôi Xéo Bánh Mì - (Vietnam) A fusion sandwich combining xôi xéo (sticky rice with mung beans) and bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) with various fillings.

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There you have it - the Sandwich Glossary W-X. You can find more fun lists of Sandwiches from A to Z, by clicking on the links above. Plus, as we mentioned earlier, you are welcome to add your own names and titles of sandwiches, any terms that relate to sandwiches or sandwich making, and a short description of your sandwich or term by filling in the form below.

You can also check out this Sandwich Gallery. It's a fun guide to sandwich by the website Serious Eats. (Link opens in a new window).

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