finger food
noun
plural finger foods
: a food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Finger foods like apple wedges and strawberries dipped in yogurt make an excellent snack for both parent and child.—
The Knoxville (Tennessee) News-Sentinel
The Knoxville (Tennessee) News-SentinelMashed potatoes are not a finger food.—Erma Bombeck
Erma BombeckExamples of finger food in a Sentence
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Use them for serving finger foods, grabbing items from a hot toaster, or serving on a buffet.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
For a more relaxed vibe, consider keeping things simple with tasty finger foods and letting everyone settle in for a Halloween movie marathon once the kids return home.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Patrons can expect finger foods like wings and dips, healthy options including salads and fish, indulgent pastas and a burger program that Gurland is especially excited about.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
For a more relaxed vibe, consider keeping things simple with tasty finger foods and letting everyone settle in for a Halloween movie marathon once the kids return home.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Patrons can expect finger foods like wings and dips, healthy options including salads and fish, indulgent pastas and a burger program that Gurland is especially excited about.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finger food
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20food. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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