index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One day, while washing a wooden cutting board, a splinter lodged in my left index finger. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Because that pitch requires pushing his middle and index fingers in a wide V shape often outside of the seams on the baseball, Gausman tends to really dig into the glove to get a firm grip. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Speaking from their home in Birmingham, Alabama, over video, Nan Skier lifted her hand to show the very first piece from their collection, which fits comfortably on her index finger. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

One of the most startling photos was of Hernandez’s right index finger, which had been severed. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 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