open-faced
adjective
variants
or less commonly open-face
: served without a covering layer (as of bread or pastry)
an open-faced sandwich
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Eat the sandwich open-faced, by hand, or submit to the mannered indignities of a fork and knife.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2024
Similarly, a Claes Oldenburg sculpture from 1964, a glass case filled with 24 faux open-faced sandwiches, only generated $625,000 in its final bid.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Continental: Both locations serve up the Kentucky Hot Brown year-round, that's an open-faced, roasted turkey on sourdough, topped with country gravy, smoked bacon and tomato.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2024
Similarly, a Claes Oldenburg sculpture from 1964, a glass case filled with 24 faux open-faced sandwiches, only generated $625,000 in its final bid.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The Continental: Both locations serve up the Kentucky Hot Brown year-round, that's an open-faced, roasted turkey on sourdough, topped with country gravy, smoked bacon and tomato.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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“Open-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-faced. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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