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Definition sandwich generation in American English

sandwich generation noun

noun
1

the generation of people who care for their parents as well as support their own children

Example

You may be among the 20 million people caught in what's called the 'Sandwich Generation'. That's the growing number of people taking care of their children and aging parents at the same time.

Definition sandwich generation in American English