sandwich generation

noun

: a generation of people who are caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children

Examples of sandwich generation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One recent study found that sandwich generation caretakers report more mental health issues than others and that those who spent more than 20 hours weekly on caretaking tasks had faster rates of physical decline. —Cathy Cassata, Health, 20 Mar. 2025

Workers in the sandwich generation make up a critical—and growing—portion of the mid-career talent pool. —Michelle Travis, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

What Is The Sandwich Generation? Historically, the term sandwich generation has applied to children (often female) who are caring for both their aging parent(s) and their children simultaneously, as if caring for an elderly parent or raising a child isn’t stressful enough. —David Rae, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

According to the Harris campaign official, the sandwich generation contains a large portion of undecided voters. —Ivana Saric, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandwich generation

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