finger food

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food intended to be picked up with the fingers and eaten.

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How to use finger food in a sentence

On a weekend usually defined by packed gatherings in bars and living rooms, with fans screaming at televisions and sharing spreads of finger food, authorities are urging smaller, quieter celebrations.
Super Bowl highlights: Bucs celebrate championship, Tom Brady wins MVP|Des Bieler, Mark Maske, Chuck Culpepper|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
On a weekend usually defined by packed gatherings in bars and living rooms, with fans screaming at televisions and sharing spreads of finger foods, authorities are urging smaller, quieter celebrations.
Super spreader Sunday? Experts worry Super Bowl could trigger coronavirus explosion|Brittany Shammas, Fenit Nirappil, Mark Maske|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
If you’re primarily in the business of serving mini-portions of finger foods, sauces, and desserts, you’ll want to look for four-ounce sized ramekins.
Ramekins for souffles, salsas, and more|PopSci Commerce Team|January 22, 2021|Popular-Science
Capacity also plays a role when considering the types of food you’re most likely to prepare in your air fryer, since main courses tend to be denser items, while finger foods are more compact.
Best air fryer: Five things to consider|PopSci Commerce Team|December 4, 2020|Popular-Science

If Taymor could do that with finger food, I was happy to imagine what lay ahead.
America’s Best New Restaurant|Bon Appétit|August 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I particularly liked his zebra skin rug, and the pool table laden with finger food to soak up all the alcohol.
Stalking the Literary Lion|Liesl Schillinger|March 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
At a certain point in any party, your guests start to want something a little more substantial than finger food.
What to Eat: New Year's Cocktail Party|Cookstr.com|December 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST