little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first

Examples of little finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For reference, 1 degree is roughly the equivalent width of your little finger tip when held out at arms length against the night sky. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025

For context, a degree in the sky is the width of a little finger held against the sky at arm's length. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025

The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target! —Adrienne So, Wired News, 17 May 2025

There, doctors said the tendons and nerves in her ring and little fingers were ruptured in the attack. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 26 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for little finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first

Medical Definition

little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first