noun Uncommon

finder

FYN-duh

Finder (noun) means a person or device that locates something. Example: “The finder returned the lost wallet to its owner.”

noun

A person or device that locates something.

"The finder returned the lost wallet to its owner."

"A viewfinder helps a photographer frame the shot."

How to use finder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that finds things.

Common pairings

finder's fee a bug finder

finders plural, Finders plural

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The _____ returned the lost wallet to its owner.

Formed from find plus the suffix -er, meaning "one who does."

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What does “finder” mean?

The word “finder” means a person or device that locates something. In plain terms, someone or something that finds things.

How do you pronounce “finder”?

“Finder” is pronounced FYN-duh (/ˈfaɪndəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “finder” in a sentence?

Here is “finder” used in a sentence: “The finder returned the lost wallet to its owner.”

What part of speech is “finder”?

“Finder” is a noun.

Is “finder” a common word?

“Finder” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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