family style
adverb or adjective
: with the food placed on the table in serving dishes from which those eating may help themselves
Examples of family style in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Food was served family style, while Jim’s sister designed all the paperie.
—
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Chick-fil-A is now selling family style meals that allow customers to save a little money with their orders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Dishes were served family style, designed to supercharge conversation while electrifying the palate.
—Nevin Martell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
The meal will include an appetizer, entree and dessert with side dishes served family style.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for family style 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Chick-fil-A is now selling family style meals that allow customers to save a little money with their orders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Dishes were served family style, designed to supercharge conversation while electrifying the palate.
—Nevin Martell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
The meal will include an appetizer, entree and dessert with side dishes served family style.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for family style
Dictionary Entries Near family style
Cite this Entry
“Family style.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20style. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share