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

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

There’s even a duplicate file finder to help identify redundant files and reclaim space. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026

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