open-faced

[ oh-puhn-feyst ]

adjective

1. having a frank or ingenuous face.
2. Also open-face. designating an open sandwich.
3. (of a watch) having the dial covered only by the crystal.

open-faced

adjective

1. having an ingenuous expression
2. (of a watch) having no lid or cover other than the glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-faced¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

He finds his footing, makes friends with locals and starts slinging open-faced grilled cheeses and matcha teas out of a makeshift cafe.

From New York Times

What you need for this open-faced spiral omelet is the perfect nonstick, stainless steel pan, which I just received from HexClad.

From Los Angeles Times

What you need for this open-faced spiral omelet is the perfect Teflon-coated, stainless steel pan, which I just received from HexClad.

From Los Angeles Times

Someone who shares this affinity is Jason Skrobar, the author of "The Book of Sandwiches," which goes beyond "simple, lunchtime fare" and into open-faced, chic and even dessert sandwiches, bypassing and revamping the idea of sandwiches as some sort of unexciting, bland food to hurriedly eat for lunch.

From Salon

I love an open-faced sandwich.

From Salon