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

The remote that is included, the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, lacks the Pro’s backlit buttons and remote finder feature, but is otherwise identical and isn’t a significant downgrade. —PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024

Under the Treasure Act of 1996, finders of treasure must notify the Coroner of the area where the discovery was made, as well as report to the landowner the news of a find. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024

In March, people fishing along the Pecatonica River discovered a submerged vehicle in the river using a sonar fish finder. —CBS News, 12 Sep. 2024

Practical gifts like our favorite makeup remover washcloth set or even this stud finder make for great stocking stuffers. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 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