middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Duchess of Sussex and Cookie Queens director Alysa Nahmias sat down for a Q&A session after the film, and, in photos from the event, eagle-eyed fans noticed a unique-looking ring on Meghan’s middle finger. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

To mark her 45th birthday, her brand As Ever shared a photo of Meghan posing in a garden showing off a large statement ring on her middle finger. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Ginn has been out since July 19 with a blister on his right middle finger. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

That resulted in the middle finger of his throwing hand being cut. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 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