middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jupiter will appear as a steady star-like object glowing brightly 5 degrees to the lower right of the lunar disk — roughly the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the sky. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Baumler throws a spike curveball, which, like Leiter’s changeup, generates its spin from the middle finger. —Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026

Place your index and middle fingers on the board – both fingertips should be behind the bolts on the top. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026

The woman with Tracy performed a delicate operation to remove the ring, dress unscathed and get it back on Stone’s middle finger. —Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 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