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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The restaurant sources its birotes from Duran’s to make the open-face, bean and cheese-smeared breakfast sandwiches popular throughout Mexico.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Make use of your seasonal tomatoes, and serve open-faced as a filling, yet snackable party appetizer.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Smorrebrod is a traditional open-face sandwich served across Scandinavia.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
Made open-faced and toasted under the broiler, multiple melts come together at once, so no one at the table has to wait for a sandwich.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
This mixture works well on sliced bread, and makes a fine topping for an open-faced sandwich over fresh naan.
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Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
This versatile accessory can be worn as an open-face balaclava, neck gaiter or full ski mask.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Display all your favorite holiday decor in its open-face shelves, or leave room for books and blankets to cozy up by the fireplace with.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Nov. 2025
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Make use of your seasonal tomatoes, and serve open-faced as a filling, yet snackable party appetizer.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Smorrebrod is a traditional open-face sandwich served across Scandinavia.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
Made open-faced and toasted under the broiler, multiple melts come together at once, so no one at the table has to wait for a sandwich.
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
This mixture works well on sliced bread, and makes a fine topping for an open-faced sandwich over fresh naan.
—
Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
This versatile accessory can be worn as an open-face balaclava, neck gaiter or full ski mask.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Display all your favorite holiday decor in its open-face shelves, or leave room for books and blankets to cozy up by the fireplace with.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Open-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-faced. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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