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

Use the polling place finder to check when your site will be open. —Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

At the finders’ request, their identity will be kept anonymous. —Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024

The hunt’s rules stipulate that the finder must correctly solve all of the quest’s riddles. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024

Discovering ancient treasure resulted in a major payday for the lucky finder. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Sep. 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