fingertip

1 of 2

noun

fin·​ger·​tip ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌtip How to pronounce fingertip (audio)
1
: the tip of a finger
2
: a protective covering for the end of a finger

fingertip

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adjective

1
: readily accessible : being within easy reach
fingertip information
fingertip controls
2
: extending from head or shoulders to mid-thigh
used of clothing
Phrases
at one's fingertips
: instantly or readily available

Examples of fingertip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Julie’s work can now be seen in major publications, beauty campaigns, and regularly on the fingertips of Kim Kardashian, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Rose Byrne, and many more. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024 View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images Fender's original Mustang Micro was an impressive little headphone amplifier for silent practice and recording – but the brand-new Plus version is a remarkable upgrade that puts a ludicrous range of tone options at your fingertips. New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Essentially, our fingertip neurons, in a similar fashion as brain neurons, created a code that conveyed information about an edge’s shape. Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 8 Sep. 2014 In 2020, one worker suffered a fingertip amputation after coming in contact with an unguarded rotary valve and another was hospitalized after being caught in a machine, according to OSHA. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for fingertip 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of fingertip was in 1534

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Cite this Entry

“Fingertip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fingertip. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

fingertip

noun
fin·​ger·​tip
-ˌtip
: the tip of a finger

Medical Definition

fingertip

noun
fin·​ger·​tip -ˌtip How to pronounce fingertip (audio)
: the tip of a finger

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