finger food

IPA/ˈfɪŋɡə fuːd/
IPA/ˈfɪŋɡər fuːd/

finger food — noun

1. small food served at a party or similar event that people pick up and eat by han

1.名詞B1
釋義

small food served at a party or similar event that people pick up and eat by hand.

例句

Hoa arranged finger food on long trays before the school fundraiser began.

arrange finger food on trays — preparing party food

Guests balanced drinks while reaching for finger food near the garden lights.

reach for finger food — typical party movement

同義詞
  • appetizer

    often means a first course before a meal, while finger food focuses on food you eat with your hands

  • snack

    is broader and can mean any small thing eaten between meals, not specifically party food

  • canapé

    is smaller and more formal, often served at receptions

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when you mean this kind of food in general. Use finger foods when you want to stress several separate items or types on a menu.

常見錯誤

❌The caterer prepared many finger food for the wedding.
✅The caterer prepared a lot of finger food for the wedding.
💡this noun is usually uncountable when you mean the food in general.