index finger
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of index finger
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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“Making one’s peace with it is not the same as accepting it and being happy with it,” Lindo says, raising an index finger, a gesture he often makes when telling you something he considers important.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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
Stafford, who suffered a sprained right index finger against the Panthers, was not at his best for most of the game against the Bears.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Called the Stream Ring and designed to be worn on the index finger, the gadget lets users capture any thoughts or ideas that come into their heads, without having to pull out their phones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025
"Don't," Yo mumbles to herself at the window, outlining her hairline with a contemplative index finger.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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