finder

noun

find·​er ˈfīn-dər 

1

: one that finds

2

: a small astronomical telescope of low power and wide field attached to a larger telescope for finding an object

3

: viewfinder

Examples of finder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Revealed Fact-finders are instructed to view the reaction in broader context, not only the immediate moments before the homicide. —Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025

The lucky finder this time was Mateusz Lachowicz. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025

According to the brand's location finder, this will be the first location in Wisconsin. —Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Tools like duplicate finders, advanced renaming, and link customization make your digital life cleaner and more organized. —PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing finder

• direction finder
• fact finder
• range finder

Rhymes for finder

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

Kids Definition

finder

noun

find·​er ˈfīn-dər 

: one that finds: as

a

: a small telescope attached to a larger one for finding an object

b

: a device on a camera that shows the view being photographed by the camera

Legal Definition

finder

noun

find·​er

1

: one that finds

the finder of lost property has a right to it as against the world, except against the true owner

—McDonald v. Railway Express Agency, 81 S.E.2d 525 (1954)

2

: one that for a fee discovers a financial opportunity, passes it on to another, and may act as a go-between for but does not participate in subsequent negotiations between the involved parties compare broker