index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was sidelined from spring training until May 8 by a blister on his left index finger. — CBS News, 25 May 2026

With your thumbs on the screen and your index fingers on the shoulder trigger buttons, much of the weight is going to be carried by your pinky fingers. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

This mani features strawberries and blueberries on the middle and index fingers. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Get into a push-up position with your hands close together, forming a diamond shape with your thumbs and index fingers. — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 1 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