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

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

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Noun
With technology advancements, AI, and done-for-you tools at your fingertips, combined with strong online demand, there has never been a better time to launch out on your own and create additional income streams to profit from your skills. Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Surf, spa, and sushi (all on-site) mean the best of Southern California is at your fingertips without ever needing to leave the resort. AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
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

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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“Fingertip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fingertip. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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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