How to Use finger food in a Sentence

finger food

noun
  • Even the shape and size of this finger food varies from recipe to recipe.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Here are some more tips for choosing finger foods for babies.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 July 2024
  • Invite your besties and plan out what finger food each will be bringing!
    — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 3 June 2019
  • If not, the pieces could be placed in a small container as finger food.
    — Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Wings and small drumsticks also work well and make for great finger food.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Feb. 2021
  • Opening-night parties with wine and finger food are a thing of the past.
    — Alicia Eler, Star Tribune, 14 Aug. 2020
  • Their reception was at the church with finger food, cake and punch.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2021
  • Those are topped simply with salt and sliced, making for tasty finger food.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
  • No-mess finger foods like bread, cheese and fruit are perfect for picnics.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Instead of ground beef, shredded beef is the star of this easy finger food recipe.
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
    — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, opt for easy-to-grab skewers and finger food for a mess-free meal.
    — Sarah Schreiber, House Beautiful, 5 June 2023
  • Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • Avoid finger food and using unwashed hands to put food into your mouth.
    — Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2020
  • There will be a fork, but this is definitely messy finger food.
    — Bon Appétit, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Easy-to-grab finger food will keep energy up for the next round of charades.
    — Janine Puhak, PEOPLE.com, 8 Aug. 2021
  • Those who attend are asked to bring their favorite finger food to share with others.
    — Hartford Courant, 6 May 2022
  • These are the perfect bite-size party finger food or breakfast bite.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
  • The cocktails are amazing and the barks loaded with finger food.
    — Maresa Manara, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2018
  • From tiny shrimp toasts to pop-able crispy meatballs, ditch the silverware for finger foods.
    — Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Sausage balls are a favorite Southern finger food.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Sausage balls are a favorite Southern finger food.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • On top of being a great finger food, the smell and crunch of a pickle are irresistible.
    — Nataly Keomoungkhoun, Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2020
  • No potluck is complete without this classic finger food that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Easy to serve as a finger food, these knishes will put to rest any thoughts of the belly bombs that lurk in deli cases.
    — Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Easy to serve as a finger food, these knishes will put to rest any thoughts of the belly bombs that lurk in deli cases.
    — Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Instead of serving up a five-course meal, make a spread of apps and finger foods for guests to munch on while painting.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Donors ate finger food and drank mimosas under a tent on Heritage’s rooftop.
    — Jonathan Mahler, New York Times, 20 June 2018
  • The first will be hosted in the afternoon by the queen — with finger foods, wine and champagne.
    — chicagotribune.com, 19 May 2018
  • And of course, fruity drinks like this deserve an excellent spread of finger food to serve alongside.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2021

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