FINGER FOOD Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

finger food

noun

Definition of finger food

as in natural food

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.

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Recent Examples of finger food 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 This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks. — 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 See All Example Sentences for finger food

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Noun

Avoid camping near dense cover and natural food sources for bears and be sure to secure any food in bear-resistant containers.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
The incident comes as Colorado experiences a sharp increase in bear activity fueled by poor natural food conditions, prompting officials to urge people to take extra precautions during the busy late-summer season.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

But that doesn’t mean eating before working out is always better overall, as meal timing can affect each body differently depending on one's goals.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal.

— Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of meal

Noun

Brancato says chia is one of her favorites because a serving provides close to 30% of the daily requirement for women over 30.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Each serving contains 1,500 milligrams of evening primrose oil, including 150 milligrams of the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of serving

Noun

Soto’s first plate appearance Saturday was met with a standing ovation from those who chose to show up at Citi Field.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Direct-to-chip cooling solves this problem by circulating liquid through cold plates mounted on processors and other heat-producing components.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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