finger food
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Younger people tend to like finger food with various dips and sauces."
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
These spice-forward ground beef delicacies, chock-full of coriander and cumin, are the ideal finger food to pair with other Trader Joe's delights like Zhoug Sauce, Herbed Tahini Sauce, and Tzatziki Garlic Cucumber Dip.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2023
The Jasper, in the bustling Carytown neighborhood, is a great starting point for cocktails and delectable finger food.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2022
The idea was they would invite 10 random strangers to their home and get to know them over board games and finger food.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2022
Farsi for "finger food" or a small sandwich.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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