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

Mashed potatoes are not a finger food.

—Erma Bombeck

Examples of finger food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add dark chocolate squares or melted dark chocolate to use as a dip. Food Safety Tips 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

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

finger food

noun

: a food (as a carrot stick) that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten