finder

noun

find·​er ˈfīn-dər 

1

: one that finds

2

: a small astronomical telescope of low power and wide field attached to a larger telescope for finding an object

3

: viewfinder

Examples of finder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An employee at the Regal Sherman Oaks that worked on the day of the on-site promotion said the ATM seemed to deal out the rewards in a random order, as opposed to $100 dollar bills for the first finders. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

There's also a device-finder function and spatial audio settings. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Under Danish law, the hoard belongs to the state — though the finder is eligible to receive a reward. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Where to find Scooter's Coffee Customers can use the Scooter's Coffee location finder to find a location near them. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing finder

• direction finder
• fact finder
• range finder

Rhymes for finder

• binder
• blinder
• grinder
• kinder
• minder
• pinder
• bookbinder
• factfinder
• pathfinder
• reminder
• sidewinder
• viewfinder

Kids Definition

finder

noun

find·​er ˈfīn-dər 

: one that finds: as

a

: a small telescope attached to a larger one for finding an object

b

: a device on a camera that shows the view being photographed by the camera

Legal Definition

finder

noun

find·​er

1

: one that finds

the finder of lost property has a right to it as against the world, except against the true owner

—McDonald v. Railway Express Agency, 81 S.E.2d 525 (1954)

2

: one that for a fee discovers a financial opportunity, passes it on to another, and may act as a go-between for but does not participate in subsequent negotiations between the involved parties compare broker