finger foods

plural of finger food

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Recent Examples of finger foods Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods. — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 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 Crowd-pleasing favorites include creamy dips like our Herby Green Hummus and savory finger foods such as Ham and Swiss Sliders. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger foods
Noun
  • It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.
    — Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Food and drink Some guests at Kapano and Dithaba may choose to visit Lelapo for meals (the menu is the same everywhere).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The novel attends to their quiet conversations, their modest meals, their everyday work, whether caring for the sick, staffing a thrift shop or demolishing a silo.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • At Hill Street bar, close to the downtown criminal courthouse where McKinney has built his career, supporters swayed to smooth jazz and Top 40 radio hits, nursing cocktails and betraying no reaction to the dismal early returns.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Residents are struggling to secure drinking water and food supplies as the Houthis restrict movement into the city.
    — AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The supplies still arrive, but no driver is exposed to the attack.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Finger foods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20foods. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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