index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two exchanged gunfire, and she was shot in the thigh and knee and wounded in her index finger. — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Users interact with apps by using their eyesight as a mouse and tapping their thumb to their index finger to click. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Pinch off a small piece of dough and stretch it between your thumbs and index fingers on both hands. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

On the other side, an index finger pointing straight to the sky suggests a warning, a call to attention. — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for index finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

Medical Definition

index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger