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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Get The Recipe 16 of 21 Chicken Fries These crispy, crunchy chicken sticks satisfy a fried chicken craving in finger food form.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Light refreshments, including finger foods, will be available at no charge.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Other popular finger foods include charcuterie boards, vegetable and dip platters, and empanadas.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere in finger food:Yes, carrots are good for you.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Light refreshments, including finger foods, will be available at no charge.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Other popular finger foods include charcuterie boards, vegetable and dip platters, and empanadas.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Elsewhere in finger food:Yes, carrots are good for you.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20food. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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