FINGER FOOD Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

finger food

noun

Definition of finger food

as in natural food

US 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 Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026 These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches. — 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 See All Example Sentences for finger food

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The incident comes as Colorado experiences a sharp increase in bear activity fueled by poor natural food conditions, prompting officials to urge people to take extra precautions during the busy late-summer season.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Jonkel said the lack of natural food in the wild is prompting bears to venture into populated areas to forage for food.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

Rethinking the all-inclusive As lovely as the meal, sharing it with other travelers became one of our most delightful experiences.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Erin Patterson was convicted last year of deliberately lacing a beef wellington meal with death cap mushrooms to murder her children’s grandparents and the wife of the local pastor.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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Twenty-four hours after moving to London from New Zealand, Lavanda wanted to go out for a cocktail but felt strange going alone.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
To be among my best of the best, a restaurant must serve dishes and drinks that are complete in terms of flavor and technique, from the premeal cocktails to dessert—like an album with no skips.

— Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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If you’re not used to eating much fiber, starting with a full serving may cause bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort.

— Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026
According to Ledesma, removing the skin lowers the calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium in a serving.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of serving

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Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
It is generally recommended to stock up on supplies that will last you anywhere between three days and a week.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of supplies

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That brought to the plate three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman, who was still in search of his first signature moment as a Red Sox.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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