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

Access today’s flash flight deals with their handy low fare finder tool. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026

Customers are encouraged to use the company's location finder for the most up-to-date information on your nearest Wendy's location. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025

It is recommended to check the hours of your local restaurant using the location finder. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025

As with Jupiter, locate it using the red dot finder and the low-power eyepiece before swapping to high-power. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025

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