finger

noun
UK: /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/
US: /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ/

  1. One of the five long parts extending from the hand.

    1. I pointed with my finger. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wore a ring on her middle finger, a beautiful emerald. [ ] [ ]

  2. The length of a finger as a unit of measurement.

    1. The plant grew only a finger in the last few weeks. [ ] [ ]
    2. Add a finger of whisky to the glass for extra flavor, but not more. [ ] [ ]

  3. The part of a glove that covers a finger.

    1. This glove is missing a finger. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need new winter gloves because the fingers on my old ones are worn out. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hint touch digit appendage
finger verb

  1. To touch or feel something with the fingers.

    1. Don't finger the merchandise. [ ] [ ]
    2. She nervously fingered the hem of her dress before going on stage. [ ] [ ]

  2. To identify or inform on someone to the authorities.

    1. He was fingered as the suspect. [ ] [ ]
    2. The informant fingered him to the police as the ringleader of the operation. [ ] [ ]
finger transitive-verb

  1. To play a musical instrument in a particular way using your fingers.

    1. He fingered the guitar gently. [ ] [ ]
    2. She expertly fingered the keys of the piano, producing a beautiful melody. [ ] [ ]
finger adjective

  1. Used to describe food that is designed to be eaten with the hands and not with cutlery.

    1. We served finger sandwiches at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The buffet included a selection of delicious finger foods, like mini quiches. [ ] [ ]
finger idiom

  1. To betray someone.

    1. He fingered his partner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mob boss was furious when he learned that one of his men had fingered him. [ ] [ ]
finger intransitive-verb

  1. To handle or touch (something) idly or nervously.

    1. He fingered his tie during the interview. [ ] [ ]
    2. She nervously fingered her necklace while waiting for the test results. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finger" in English means: One of the five long parts extending from the hand., The length of a finger as a unit of measurement., The part of a glove that covers a finger..

The phonetic transcription of "finger" is /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/ in British English and /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finger": hint, touch, digit, appendage.

Example usage of "finger": "I pointed with my finger.". More examples on the page.