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

Remember, the width of your little finger held at arm's length is approximately 1 degree in the night sky. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025

That's the width of a little finger held at arm's length. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

The print of a part of a palm, between the wrist and the base of the little finger, was discovered on a window at the back of Dunne’s house and was matched to Headley’s hand by four experts. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 June 2025

Last week, Victoria Beckham also showed off a ring on her little finger. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 June 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