index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

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The man was wearing red and black plaid pajama pants, black socks, and had a unique silver ring on his right index finger, officials said. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 Barrett styled her blonde hair down and tied the look together with a large ring on her index finger. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025 The actress’ jewelry selection consisted of a turquoise statement ring worn on her index finger. Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025 Each Joy-Con 2 has a trigger away from where your index finger usually rests. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for index finger

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of index finger was in 1849

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“Index finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/index%20finger. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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

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