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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Simply spreading it on one piece of hearty bread makes an excellent open-faced sandwich.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Hot Browns are open-faced sandwiches made with roasted turkey, thick-cut bread, bacon and Mornay sauce.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In 1926, chef Fred Schmidt, tired of serving the same old ham and eggs, threw together a brand-new concoction: an open-faced sandwich of turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a cheesy mornay sauce atop Texas toast, baked until golden and bubbly.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
Smorrebrod is a traditional open-face sandwich served across Scandinavia.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 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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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Hot Browns are open-faced sandwiches made with roasted turkey, thick-cut bread, bacon and Mornay sauce.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In 1926, chef Fred Schmidt, tired of serving the same old ham and eggs, threw together a brand-new concoction: an open-faced sandwich of turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a cheesy mornay sauce atop Texas toast, baked until golden and bubbly.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
Smorrebrod is a traditional open-face sandwich served across Scandinavia.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 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 16 May. 2026.
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