finger bowlnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfɪŋ.ɡə ˌbəʊl/us/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ ˌboʊl/a small bowl filled with water that a person can use to wash their fingers during a meal
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Dishes, bowls, cups & glasses
- basin
- beaker
- bowl
- chalice
- champagne flute
- crockery
- dinner service
- dish
- mortar
- mug
- place mat
- platter
- pudding basin
- punch bowl
- stem
- stoneware
- tableware
- tankard
- tea set
- teacup
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Examples from literature
- A doily goes under the finger bowl, and a fruit knife and fork on either side.
- Cherries are served in the same manner, with the addition of a finger bowl.
- If fruit is to be served, a finger bowl should be placed for each person.
- It does call for a finger bowl, however.
- The dessert plates and finger bowls are arranged as for dinner.