index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

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Uiagalelei started five games for FSU, completing just 53% of his passes for 1,065 yards with 4 touchdowns and 6 interceptions before a broken index finger ended his season. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025 Mariah Carey and Outkast are this (encloses index finger and thumb) much closer to being immortalized in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 Feb. 2025 More news: Former Phillies Closer Joins NL East Rival as Non-Roster Invitee Last season, Walker was limited to 19 games (15 starts) because of inflammation in his right index finger. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Instead of greeting you warmly, the greeter holds up an index finger, telling you to wait. Michael Ashley, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for index finger

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of index finger was in 1849

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“Index finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/index%20finger. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

index finger

noun
: the finger next to the thumb

Medical Definition

index finger

noun
: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

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