middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Queen Letizia also regularly wears an oval Karen Hallam ring next to it on her middle finger. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026

Instead of a uniform application, the stones were placed randomly, including a cluster on her middle finger to accentuate her finger-spanning ring. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

The New York Mets handed Andy Green a three-year contract on Tuesday, removing his interim tag and delivering a giant middle finger to a fan base that spent all summer watching a $300 million roster flounder. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The standout middle finger showcases a unique design with an unpainted area in the center, creating a striking negative space effect that contrasts nicely with the polished cuticle and tips. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for middle finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

middle finger

noun

: the third finger of the hand if the thumb is counted as the first

Medical Definition

middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand