Synonyms of finger foods

finger foods

noun

plural of finger food

as in natural foods

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.

Related Words

• natural foods
• meals
• refreshments
• cocktails
• foods
• supplies
• apps
• plates
• canapés
• appetizers
• diets
• starters
• servings
• provisions
• hors d'oeuvres
• munchies
• nutriments
• antipasti
• commissaries
• aliments
• rations
• tables
• amuse-gueules
• amuse-bouches
• nourishments
• ensilages
• fodders
• feeds
• nurtures
• silages
• fares
• dishes
• paps
• sustenances
• forages
• snacks
• bread
• boards
• repasts
• feasts
• eats
• meats
• foodstuffs
• platters
• provenders
• nibbles
• swills
• messes
• slop
• grubs
• tuckers
• tidbits
• regales
• chucks
• chow
• eatables
• spreads
• edibles
• victuals
• viands
• comestibles
• vittles

Dissimilar Words

• toxins
• poisons
• venoms
• banes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finger foods

An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 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

For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025