fingertip

1 of 2

noun

fin·​ger·​tip ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌtip 

1

: the tip of a finger

2

: a protective covering for the end of a finger

fingertip

2 of 2

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

My gripping exercises with my good hand were performed by lifting a large, weighted ball with my fingertips and holding it as long as possible. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024

Patented seamless roll-top fingertips provide great sensitivity and another layer of protection. —Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

fingertip

noun

fin·​ger·​tip

-ˌtip

: the tip of a finger

Medical Definition

fingertip

noun

fin·​ger·​tip -ˌtip 

: the tip of a finger