finger food

noun

plural finger foods

Synonyms of finger food next

: a food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten

Finger foods like apple wedges and strawberries dipped in yogurt make an excellent snack for both parent and child.—

The Knoxville (Tennessee) News-Sentinel

Mashed potatoes are not a finger food.—

Erma Bombeck

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Those are topped simply with salt and sliced, making for tasty finger food. —

Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024 Try our Broccoli Cheddar Bites for an appealing finger food that won’t fill you up ahead of a holiday feast. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024 Add dark chocolate squares or melted dark chocolate to use as a dip. Food Safety Tips Gathering around a charcuterie board to enjoy finger foods and conversation can create a perfect environment for spreading germs. —

Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Afternoon tea is serious business in these parts, and among the beautiful selection of finger foods, there are always scones and clotted cream. —

Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finger food