finger food

noun
UK: /ˈfɪŋɡə fuːd/
US: /ˈfɪŋɡər fuːd/

  1. Small, savory portions of food that can be eaten with the fingers, often served at receptions or parties.

    1. We had finger food at the party.
    2. The restaurant offers a wide selection of delicious finger food for events.

Synonyms

appetizer hors d'oeuvre

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "finger food" is /ˈfɪŋɡə fuːd/ in British English and /ˈfɪŋɡər fuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finger food": appetizer, hors d'oeuvre.

Example usage of "finger food": "We had finger food at the party.". More examples on the page.