as in natural foods
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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 foods
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 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
Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger foods
Noun
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Crampton prioritized anti-inflammatory meals, cutting out all refined sugar and dairy.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Longtime controllers have stepped in to provide meals and support for them.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Developed in only nine months, the range comprises four scents created by French noses and aimed at targeting Gen Z customers with their catchy names nodding to cocktails and sweet-spot price positioning.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tom's Watch Bar's menu includes popular food such as burgers and chicken wings, beer on tap or in a can, and signature cocktails.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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So far, $24,926 Australian dollars has been raised out of a $28,000 goal on GoFundMe to help with funeral costs, as well as household bills, baby supplies and time off work for Nathan.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rugged, zigzagging massif is the result of the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates about 100 million years ago and later massive glacial activity in the Pleistocene epoch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Go further by Set the scene with warm lighting, textured serving trays, and small plates of complementary bites for that boutique cafe feel.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Finger foods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20foods. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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