Definition of FINDER

finder

Meanings

Plural: finders

Noun

  • someone who comes upon something after searching
  • someone who is the first to observe something
  • optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest
  • One who finds or discovers something.
  • A device, such as a viewfinder, used to locate a target or other object of interest.
  • A person who picks up scraps and oddments to sell to make a living.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English findere, equivalent to find + -er.

Synonyms

discoverer, inventor, spotter, view finder, viewfinder

Scrabble Score: 10

finder is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
finder is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
finder is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

finder is a valid Words With Friends word