naanwich

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of naan +‎ sandwich

Noun

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naanwich (plural naanwiches)

  1. A sandwich made with naan bread.
    • 2009, Justin Schwartz, Veg Out! New York City, page 67:
      The slightly messy naanwiches are more like a pocket sandwich, the kathi rolls are convenient wraps, one served with egg and caramelized onions, and don't miss the potato-stuffed paratha sandwiches.
    • 2016, Dylan Hicks, Amateurs: A Novel:
      Sara, microwaving a naanwich, had answered with a breathy, unsteady voice, as if winded from weeks of preparing her greeting's cheery nonchalance.