1. light, finger-shaped sponge cakes often used in desserts like tiramisu
Usage: culinary
2. a type of small, slender okra pods
Usage: botanical

Examples

• She dipped the ladyfingers in coffee before layering them in the tiramisu.
• The recipe calls for two packages of ladyfingers.
• Ladyfingers are essential for making authentic Italian desserts.
• The bakery sells fresh ladyfingers every morning.
• We grew ladyfingers in our vegetable garden this summer.
• The ladyfingers were tender and perfect for the stew.