as in natural food
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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
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.
—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
Anything that involves rice was originally meant to be finger food.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
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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.
—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
Anything that involves rice was originally meant to be finger food.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
Noun
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Weather patterns or fewer natural food sources can push them to continue elsewhere.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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This is especially true in winter when natural food sources are less available.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Kids' camps with nightly meals and activities keep younger guests engaged, while babysitting services allow parents to unwind.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Farther north, Kevin Diedrich of San Francisco’s Pacific Cocktail Haven took home the award for outstanding professional in cocktail service.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The glucose response is influenced by glycemic load (GL), which measures the amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In the fifth inning, Pasquantino grimaced in pain after a swing at the plate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The center fielder got out of the batter’s box slowly before taking second base on a throw to the plate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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