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

Tournaments and tours provide ball finders to assist with the process and establish time limits for the search. —Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025

The platform includes helpful file management tools like a duplicate finder, advanced file renaming, and customizable link settings. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 June 2025

Use this benefit finder to see what programs are available to you. —Margaret Cirino, NPR, 25 June 2025

Tool Kits Some libraries loan out tools like pliers and stud finders. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing finder

• direction finder
• fact finder
• range finder

Rhymes for finder

• binder
• blinder
• grinder
• kinder
• minder
• pinder
• bookbinder
• factfinder
• pathfinder
• reminder
• sidewinder
• viewfinder

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