finger food
noun
plural finger foods
: a food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Finger foods like apple wedges and strawberries dipped in yogurt make an excellent snack for both parent and child.—
The Knoxville (Tennessee) News-Sentinel
The Knoxville (Tennessee) News-SentinelMashed potatoes are not a finger food.—Erma Bombeck
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Add dark chocolate squares or melted dark chocolate to use as a dip.
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Gathering around a charcuterie board to enjoy finger foods and conversation can create a perfect environment for spreading germs.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Afternoon tea is serious business in these parts, and among the beautiful selection of finger foods, there are always scones and clotted cream.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Carrots are a good finger food for kids and adults.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Plan for a day alone or with friends spent at the park of your choosing, sharing a joint and eating delicious finger food.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Afternoon tea is serious business in these parts, and among the beautiful selection of finger foods, there are always scones and clotted cream.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Carrots are a good finger food for kids and adults.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Plan for a day alone or with friends spent at the park of your choosing, sharing a joint and eating delicious finger food.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for finger food
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20food. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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