as in natural food
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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
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
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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.
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Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger food
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 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
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Hinds notes that as natural food sources shift, wasps and hornets ramp up their search for sugars and proteins.
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Weather patterns or fewer natural food sources can push them to continue elsewhere.
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Kids' camps with nightly meals and activities keep younger guests engaged, while babysitting services allow parents to unwind.
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All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.
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There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.
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One tenant already on-site is Canopy Cocktails & Garden, a cocktail bar and lounge that serves craft cocktails, wine and small plates and hosts live music and community events within the complex.
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The glucose response is influenced by glycemic load (GL), which measures the amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving.
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Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.
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In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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