open-faced
adjective
variants
or less commonly open-face
: served without a covering layer (as of bread or pastry)
an open-faced sandwich
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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.
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
These open-faced broccoli and cheese hot sandwiches are a toasty and comforting way to get your five-a-day—and make such an easy weeknight dinner.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 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
Using tongs, divide the steak and pepper mixture among the rolls and cover the steak with 2 slices of cheese per open-faced sandwich.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
This versatile accessory can be worn as an open-face balaclava, neck gaiter or full ski mask.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The finest snack was the Dungeness crab toast ($28) slathered in meyer lemon aioli, like an open-faced crab roll.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
Room service included fresh Dublin Bay prawns (Irish langoustines) on an open-faced sandwich to die for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
These open-faced broccoli and cheese hot sandwiches are a toasty and comforting way to get your five-a-day—and make such an easy weeknight dinner.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 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
Using tongs, divide the steak and pepper mixture among the rolls and cover the steak with 2 slices of cheese per open-faced sandwich.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
This versatile accessory can be worn as an open-face balaclava, neck gaiter or full ski mask.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The finest snack was the Dungeness crab toast ($28) slathered in meyer lemon aioli, like an open-faced crab roll.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
Room service included fresh Dublin Bay prawns (Irish langoustines) on an open-faced sandwich to die for.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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