finder

American  

[fahyn-der] / ˈfaɪn dər /

noun

1. a person or thing that finds.

2. Photography.

   1. a range finder.

   2. Also called viewfinder.  a camera part or attachment enabling a photographer to determine what will be included in the picture.

3. Astronomy. a small, wide-angled telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects to be studied.

4. a person or firm that acts as agent in initiating a business transaction.

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finder British  

/ ˈfaɪndə /

noun

1. a person or thing that finds

2. physics a small low-power wide-angle telescope fitted to a more powerful larger telescope, used to locate celestial objects to be studied by the larger instrument

3. photog short for viewfinder

4. informal whoever finds something has the right to keep it

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Etymology

Origin of finder

First recorded in 1250–1300, finder is from the Middle English word findere. See find, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The coin was valued at £15,000, which was paid to the finder as a reward by the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer.

From BBC

The report was published as the government prepares to launch its "fuel finder" scheme, which will allow drivers to compare real-time fuel prices.

From BBC

“In other words, finders keepers! Speaking of which, what is the condition of those Incorrigible pups these days?”

From Literature

Some cars identified by the Treasury as luxury models were available on the Motability Scheme's car finder portal on Monday, with an advance payment of up to £8,000 on the lease.

From BBC

Start with the plan finder tool at Medicare.gov, which should list everything available in your area.

From The Wall Street Journal