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finder

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfaɪndər/ · UK /ˈfaɪndə/

finder means: A person who discovers something or picks up something that was lost.

noun

PERSON WHO FINDSB2

A person who discovers something or picks up something that was lost.

  • The finder received a reward.
  • Police thanked the finder of the missing bag.
  • Will the finders please contact the owner?

How to use it: finder of something (The finder of the ring returned it to its owner.)

Similar words: discoverer

Common phrases: honest finder, finder of something

LOCATING DEVICEC1

A device that helps you locate something or aim at it.

  • Look through the finder.
  • The telescope has a small finder on top.
  • She adjusted the finder before taking the photograph.

Common phrases: finder scope, camera finder, optical finder

Questions about finder

What does finder mean?

A person who discovers something or picks up something that was lost.

What is finder in other languages?

Türkçe: bulan kişi · Español: descubridor · Français: découvreur · Deutsch: Finder · Italiano: ritrovatore · 日本語: 発見者

How do you pronounce finder?

In American English /ˈfaɪndər/; in British English /ˈfaɪndə/.

How do you use finder in a sentence?

The finder received a reward. Police thanked the finder of the missing bag.

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