fingertip

American  

[fing-ger-tip] / ˈfɪŋ gərˌtɪp /

noun

1. the tip or end of a finger.

2. a covering used to protect the end joint of a finger.

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adjective

1. extending to the fingertips, as a coat, veil, etc..

   a fingertip jacket.

idioms

1. at one's fingertips,

   1. close at hand; easily or immediately available.

   2. at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information.

      He has the answer at his fingertips.

2. to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly.

   She was a politician to her fingertips.

fingertip British  

/ ˈfɪŋɡəˌtɪp /

noun

1. the end joint or tip of a finger

2. another term for fingerstall

3. readily available and within one's mental grasp

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Etymology

Origin of fingertip

First recorded in 1835–45; finger + tip ¹

Example Sentences

Food-delivery apps have put a wider range of cuisines and options at Americans’ fingertips.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The dream is at your fingertips... but you're torn between a life that you love and the people that you love."

From BBC

“Surrogacy is expensive, and the average person seeking surrogacy has more resources at their fingertips than the people applying to be a surrogate.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But it doesn’t fly without an actor of Seyfried’s caliber, who can summon unpredictable mayhem from her fingertips.

From Los Angeles Times

And with 60 hours at your fingertips, you can move through history without ever leaving your seat.

From Los Angeles Times