index finger
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of index finger
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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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
On his index finger, Roa has a tattoo: "Faith in God."
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
As if a formidable pale index finger with a square-trimmed nail rewinds the hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
When prenatal estrogen levels are higher relative to testosterone, the index finger tends to be longer than the ring finger.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 10, 2026
I touch his arm with my index finger, barely making contact.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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