open-faced
adjective
variants
or less commonly open-face
: served without a covering layer (as of bread or pastry)
an open-faced sandwich
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The open-faced sandwich — which traditionally features toast, turkey, bacon, Mornay sauce, tomatoes, and lots of hot, bubbly cheese — originated at The Brown Hotel in 1926.
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
And there’s even a new bagel shop in town, Silvers, that debuted in August with a menu that includes an open-faced bagel loaded with caviar.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2025
Dishes include a perfect breakfast sandwich on a buttery brioche roll, hearty plates of baked grits a la carbonara, an open-faced baked crab sandwich, a classic kale Caesar, and a warm crustless quiche to name just a few options.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2025
Reduce your carb load: To significantly cut carbs, Zenker recommends opting for an open-faced PB&J, which reduces your carb intake by roughly 13 grams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Display all your favorite holiday decor in its open-face shelves, or leave room for books and blankets to cozy up by the fireplace with.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Other standouts include a silver Patek paperweight clock from 1927 (estimate: $500,000 to $1 million) and a rare yellow-gold, open-faced keyless Patek pocket watch made for the legendary American collector Henry Graves Jr. (estimate: $150,000–250,000).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
This included items like Rosenthal’s equivalent of a Proustian madeleine: the open-faced turkey sandwich.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Open-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-faced. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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