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

The two other fact-finders are typically also from outside their own organization — intended to bring a fresh perspective. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

The key is to find a spot away from city lights using a light pollution map or a dark-sky finder. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026

Twin Rivers leaders point to the fact that their offer aligns with an independent fact-finder’s recommendations. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Those who are unsure can use the network’s channel finder right here. —Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 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