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

If the concern is about the cost of purchasing the equipment, the EPA provides a rebate finder tool to help locate rebates to help purchase. —Charles Marshall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

Detailed information and finder charts are provided for each object so viewers know where to look in the sky. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024

This remote control finder comes with four small wireless receivers that can attach to keys, phones, remotes, and even pets. —Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

Online job finder Glassdoor said the executive director for VOA earned an annual median salary of about $150,000 in 2024. VOA did not immediately respond to The Arizona Republic's request for more information about director duties and salary. —Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 13 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