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

Unlike in previous years, finders will not be required to provide print-outs or clippings of each clue to receive the initial $5,000 finders’ prize. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026

Select a partner using the finder or browse list. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026

But if color drenching is a little intense for your taste, HomeGoods featured finder and home & garden expert Ursula Carmona has some advice on how to (earth) tone it down. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026

The Oklahoma Department of Health has a campaign to fight the flu, offering no-cost flu shots and a walk-in location finder on its website. —Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 13 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