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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that finds things.
Common pairings
finder's fee
a bug finder
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Word forms
- Plural
- finders
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Etymology
Formed from find plus the suffix -er, meaning "one who does."
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Rhymes for finder
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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.
