How to Use family style in a Sentence

family style

adverb or adjective

• The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m., and the dinner will be served family style.
  — Sharina Taveras Lopez, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 29 Oct. 2019
• The service is family style and will not have child care.
  — Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
• The best way to eat Austin’s food is to buy three or four plates for the table and share the feast in a true Southern family style.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
• So why not do so family style among new friends at the Center?
  — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2017
• The lounge area is to the right and the romantic, or family style, atmosphere, is left.
  — Houston Chronicle, 16 May 2018
• The food is fun and served family style (get the guacamole, itself a work of art, and the duck tacos) while the drinks are perfect for a girls’ night out.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019
• Serve family style with the stuffing taken directly from the turkey and with the gravy on the side.
  — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 3 Oct. 2017
• The feast, served family style, is available for parties of four or more for $130 per person.
  — Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022
• The seating is family style with long tables, so feel free to sit with other guests.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2022
• No more family style or wooden bowls passed around the table.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2021
• Staff members will serve diners, and some menu items will be served family style.
  — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2020
• Choice of two entrees to be served family style to your party — either grilled cheese and tomato soup or chili and corn bread.
  — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2020
• The request was for 10 single-family style homes clustered around a shared green space and pool area on the western side of the property.
  — Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2020
• Shop seasonal foods, family style meals and small-batch baked goods.
  — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2022
• Salads will be served family style and a strawberry rhubarb tart completes the meal.
  — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2022
• For the salad: Divide the chunks of burrata among 4 to 6 serving plates or on a large platter, family style.
  — Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 29 June 2018
• Allow the chicken, shallots and bread to rest in the pot for 10 minutes before serving it all family style.
  — Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021
• But perhaps the best special of the night is their family style corned beef and cabbage, which feeds four to six people, and is available for takeout for $50.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2021
• Serve this soul-warming stew family style, with white rice to balance its punchy flavors.
  — New York Times, 13 June 2022
• Drizzle with Vinaigrette and serve family style so the table can admire your work.
  — San Antonio Express-News, 3 July 2018
• The migas can be served family style, or composed into tacos.
  — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2019
• Two or more of you should consider the whole roast chicken, served family style with little potatoes and a pot of mustard.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2020
• But the main attraction might be the ca nuong, whole crispy catfish served family style, with all the fixings for making your own rice paper rolls.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
• For the holidays, Next Bistro is serving up meals for two, family style meals and their regular menu.
  — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 16 Dec. 2020
• Food is served family style in large platters, ceramic bowls or iron pots.
  — New York Times, 1 Feb. 2022
• Dinner was served family style with a menu showcasing the best of Southern cuisine.
  — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2022
• Sprinkle with the potato chips and garnish with the reserved dill fronds before serving, family style.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
• In one scenario, the host could serve food and drinks to each pod, either individually or family style with a platter of food and a round of drinks.
  — Tilde Herrera, SFChronicle.com, 3 Sep. 2020
• The dress code was vibrant dresses and linen suits for men, and guests were greeted with live music, a BBQ dinner served family style, and Campari under warm fairy lights.
  — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
• To soothe the pre-show nerves, Bach Mai, who was set to present their collection the following evening, shared with Vogue that his pre-presentation routine includes fueling his team with a hearty meal—family style, of course.
  — Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Sep 2024