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toasted special

(Ireland) a toasted sandwich of sliced pan bread and a filling of ham, cheese, usually onion, and often tomato, typically served as a pub lunch.

ˈtoʊstɪd ˈspɛʃəlDocumented since 1980s1980sGen Xhistorical163 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Ireland) a toasted sandwich of sliced pan bread and a filling of ham, cheese, usually onion, and often tomato, typically served as a pub lunch.

Origin: Used in the 1980s by companies supplying pre-wrapped sandwiches to pubs for toasting. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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