family style
adverb or adjective
: with the food placed on the table in serving dishes from which those eating may help themselves
Examples of family style in a Sentence
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Lobster bouillabaisse pie is served family style with the head and tail of an entire lobster rising from the pot’s edges.
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Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
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
Da Campo Osteria goes family style with antipasti, primi, secondi and dolce courses.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Experience traditional Ethiopian cuisine served family style on gluten-free injera, with a large selection of vegetarian, and vegan options at Addissae.
—Noel Cody, Essence, 2 Jan. 2024
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
When authentic Chinese food is served, it is typically presented in a family style arrangement, versus individually served to each person.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2023
Naturally, they were all dressed to the nines, showcasing their collective family style while celebrating the accomplishments of their famous father, whose life and career are followed in the four-part Netflix series, Beckham, streaming now.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
The service is family style and will not have child care.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
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
Da Campo Osteria goes family style with antipasti, primi, secondi and dolce courses.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Experience traditional Ethiopian cuisine served family style on gluten-free injera, with a large selection of vegetarian, and vegan options at Addissae.
—Noel Cody, Essence, 2 Jan. 2024
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
When authentic Chinese food is served, it is typically presented in a family style arrangement, versus individually served to each person.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2023
Naturally, they were all dressed to the nines, showcasing their collective family style while celebrating the accomplishments of their famous father, whose life and career are followed in the four-part Netflix series, Beckham, streaming now.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
The service is family style and will not have child care.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Family style.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20style. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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