finger sandwiches

Dainty party food

Finger sandwiches are small, delicate sandwiches cut into narrow rectangles or triangles, sized to be eaten in a few bites without utensils.

They're associated with afternoon tea, receptions, and formal gatherings: The caterer prepared cucumber finger sandwiches for the bridal shower.

The crusts are typically removed.

Opposites
size and portion

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Lengthy filled bread roll

hero sandwich · hoagie · club sandwich · po' boy · deli sandwich

formality and occasion

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Sauced ground beef sandwich

meatball sub · Philly cheesesteak · pulled pork sandwich · open-faced sandwich

eating manner

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Sauced ground beef sandwich

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G