tin sandwich
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Meaning · English
A simple harmonica.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The reason that the harmonica sometimes is called a tin sandwich is that you hold it just like a sandwich.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tin sandwich” mean?
A simple harmonica.
Is “tin sandwich” formal or informal?
tin sandwich is generally slang.