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

Community Reactions Redditors were quick to weigh in, with many questioning the legitimacy of the finder's claims. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025

By January 2001, White was installed as president and CEO, with a stake in the company as a finder’s fee. —Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025

Use the Girl Scout's official cookie finder to shop at a local booth or text COOKIES to 59618 for updates. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025

Check the location finder to find out if your nearest Michigan Wendy's will be open and holiday hours. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing finder

• direction finder
• fact finder
• range finder

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