index finger
Americannoun
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index fingers
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of index finger
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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When arguing with the prime minister, Mr. Gallant waved his right hand with thumb and index finger extended for emphasis, his eyes lit up with a rare fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The judge was shown photographs of a red-ink tattoo reading "Celeste" on Burke's left ring finger, as well as a "Shhh..." tattoo on his right index finger.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Digit ratio compares the length of the index finger, known as 2D, with the length of the ring finger, known as 4D.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
On his index finger, Roa has a tattoo: "Faith in God."
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
With his thumb and index finger, Dr. Spires grasped a fold of Fig’s skin high on the back of the neck and pinched firmly, tenting the skin.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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