Finder

/ˈfaɪndər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that finds something.

The finder of the lost dog returned it to its owner.

A device or tool used to locate something.

The metal detector acted as a finder for hidden treasures in the sand.

An application or feature on a computer or electronic device that helps locate files, items, or information.

I used the file finder on my computer to quickly access the document I needed.

A person who discovers or identifies something, especially in a professional context.

He was a talent finder, always discovering new artists before they became famous.

Derived from the verb 'find' with the addition of the suffix '-er' to indicate an agent.

finder's keepers

A phrase used to indicate that something found belongs to the finder.

finders product

A term referring to a product or service that facilitates discovery or location.

find

To locate something or to discover.

finding

The act of discovering or locating something.

found

Past tense of find; discovered.

A person who is very good at finding things, often used in a light-hearted or humorous context.

He's such a finder; he always knows where to look for missing stuff!