finger food

noun

Definition of finger foodnext
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 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 Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said. — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
  1. natural food
  2. meal
  3. cocktail
  4. serving
  5. supplies
  6. plate
Noun
  • When to Call a Pest Control Professional Cicada killers are vital to the natural food chain, but their digging can cause damage to yards, lawns, and gardens.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Camp Safely - Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of natural food
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  • There will also be nearly two dozen Cooling Outreach On-Location (COOL) vans deployed to help people in need get medical assistance, meals and more.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Of the 84 affected individuals interviewed, 75 people, or 89%, reported eating at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14, with most meals dated between June 24 and July 2.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of meal
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  • Chris Elford, who owns a brewery and a cocktail bar downtown, has a lot of regulars who work at Seattle tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But in the United States, it’s increasingly being employed in a range of cocktails both sui generis and classic.
    — Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cocktail
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  • Key Takeaways One serving of cottage cheese contains 12 grams of protein, while one serving of eggs contains 6 grams.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, a serving of this pudding is roughly equivalent to the protein in two eggs.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026
Definition of serving
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  • Solidarity protests were held in several other cities, while supporters sent food and supplies to demonstrators camped in New Delhi and engaged in hunger strikes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Importantly, such forecasts give countries early warning of heat waves, droughts, floods and potential disruptions to food supplies, among other outcomes.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplies
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  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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