viewfinder

noun

view·​find·​er ˈvyü-ˌfīn-dər 

: a device on a camera for showing the area of the subject to be included in the picture

Examples of viewfinder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sure, enthusiasts can add a larger LED light to illuminate scenes or an optical accessory viewfinder, but the Evo 2 doesn't work with external flashes. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

And while shots can be lined up through an optical viewfinder, there's no screen for previewing/reviewing shots. — New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2026

But multiple tripod mounts facilitate the use of optional accessories, like an extended grip and the aforementioned viewfinder. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

On the personal front — Kubrick’s estate and film archives is involved in the auction — the filmmaker’s director’s chair, Venice Film Festival Golden Lion lifetime achievement award, viewfinder, chess set and more will also be available. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewfinder

• bookbinder
• factfinder
• pathfinder
• reminder
• sidewinder
• binder
• blinder
• finder
• grinder
• kinder
• minder
• pinder

Kids Definition

viewfinder

noun

view·​find·​er ˈvyü-ˌfīn-dər 

: a device on a camera that shows the view to be included in the picture