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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger food
This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
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Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger food
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
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When to Call a Pest Control Professional Cicada killers are vital to the natural food chain, but their digging can cause damage to yards, lawns, and gardens.
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Camp Safely - Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources.
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
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The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.
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After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.
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This same three-tablespoon serving of hemp seeds will also give you about 9-10 grams of protein, healthy fats like omega-3s, and fiber, Manaker said.
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Additionally, cucumbers and zucchinis are very low in carbs, containing less than 4 grams of carbs per 100-gram serving.
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The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations.
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At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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