noun
fingertip
FIHNGG-tihp
Fingertip (noun) means the very end of a finger. Example: “He tapped the screen gently with his fingertip.”
noun
1
The very end of a finger.
"He tapped the screen gently with his fingertip."
How to use fingertip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tip end of a finger.
Common mistake
"At one's fingertips" is an idiom meaning readily available, not a literal reference to touching something.
Common pairings
at one's fingertips
fingertip control
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Word forms
- Plural
- fingertips
- Third person singular
- fingertips
- Past tense
- fingertipped
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He tapped the screen gently with his _____.
Etymology
A compound of finger and tip.
Frequently asked questions
What does “fingertip” mean?
The word “fingertip” means the very end of a finger. In plain terms, the tip end of a finger.
How do you pronounce “fingertip”?
“Fingertip” is pronounced FIHNGG-tihp (/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “fingertip” in a sentence?
Here is “fingertip” used in a sentence: “He tapped the screen gently with his fingertip.”
What part of speech is “fingertip”?
“Fingertip” is a noun.
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