Banh Mi

Pronunciation: /bɑn mi/

Definitions of banh mi

noun a Vietnamese sandwich typically consisting of a baguette filled with a variety of ingredients such as meat, pickled vegetables, and herbs

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a delicious banh mi sandwich for the first time.

A2 My friend recommended a banh mi shop for authentic Vietnamese sandwiches.

B1 I learned how to make my own banh mi at home using a traditional recipe.

B2 The banh mi I had in Vietnam was the best I've ever tasted.

C1 The chef created a gourmet banh mi with unique ingredients and flavors.

C2 The banh mi served at the Michelin-starred restaurant was a culinary masterpiece.

Examples of banh mi in a Sentence

formal The banh mi sandwich is a popular Vietnamese dish made with a baguette filled with various ingredients like pickled vegetables, cilantro, and grilled meat.

informal I love grabbing a banh mi for lunch, it's so tasty and filling.

slang Let's go grab some banh mi and chill out at the park.

figurative The banh mi represents the fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions in a single delicious sandwich.

Grammatical Forms of banh mi

• plural: banh mis
• comparative: more banh mi
• superlative: most banh mi
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will eat banh mi
• perfect tense: have eaten banh mi
• continuous tense: is eating banh mi
• singular: banh mi
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to eat banh mi
• gerund: eating banh mi
• participle: eaten banh mi

Origin and Evolution of banh mi

First Known Use: 1954 year

Language of Origin: Vietnamese

Story behind the word: The term 'banh mi' originated in Vietnam and translates to 'bread' or 'wheat product'.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to bread in general, 'banh mi' later became specifically associated with the Vietnamese sandwich filled with various ingredients such as meat, pickled vegetables, and herbs.