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

Bryan Clayton is the cofounder of GreenPal, a lawn care service finder. —Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026

Scott encourages adults to use the state health department’s immunization record finder to verify their vaccination status. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026

According to the Bahama Breeze location finder on the restaurant's website, there are currently 15 locations in Florida. —Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026

The shelter can provide food, vaccines, supplies, medical care and other support for the finders. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 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