open-faced
adjective
variants
or less commonly open-face
: served without a covering layer (as of bread or pastry)
an open-faced sandwich
Examples of open-faced in a Sentence
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This gorgeous open-faced, keyless, 18-karat-yellow-gold pocket watch was made around 1900 and is loaded with not only a perpetual calendar and moon phases but also a minute-repeater function that chimes on command.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Christina’s naturally leavened bread and handmade pastries have gained a loyal following, with standout items like chocolate babka and seasonal, savory open-faced croissants.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The ladies’ acerbic tête-à-tête ends with Yas slapping Harper in the face, and Harper sending one open-faced palm right on back.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Sep. 2024
The Egg McMuffin was originally served open-faced, which Kroc thought kooky.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
This open-faced turkey burger recipe proves that come summer, fruit and meat can go together like peaches and cream.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024
These were usually served as an open-faced sandwich.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Brown Hotel Home to the iconic Hot Brown open-faced sandwich, The Brown Hotel opened in 1923 only 10 months after construction began.
—Maggie Kimberl, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
The open-faced turkey sandwich, usually served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions, alongside barbecue, bourbon, and burgoo.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Christina’s naturally leavened bread and handmade pastries have gained a loyal following, with standout items like chocolate babka and seasonal, savory open-faced croissants.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The ladies’ acerbic tête-à-tête ends with Yas slapping Harper in the face, and Harper sending one open-faced palm right on back.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Sep. 2024
The Egg McMuffin was originally served open-faced, which Kroc thought kooky.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
This open-faced turkey burger recipe proves that come summer, fruit and meat can go together like peaches and cream.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024
These were usually served as an open-faced sandwich.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Brown Hotel Home to the iconic Hot Brown open-faced sandwich, The Brown Hotel opened in 1923 only 10 months after construction began.
—Maggie Kimberl, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
The open-faced turkey sandwich, usually served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions, alongside barbecue, bourbon, and burgoo.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Open-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-faced. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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