little finger

noun

: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first

Examples of little finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jesus’ left hand is poised to caress his mom’s little finger, just as any baby might do. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 This simple tabletop night-light features a control panel that’s easy to navigate, even for little fingers. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2024 Even when guarded by plastic shields, curious little fingers will inevitably attempt to reach inside, so the foam gives me peace of mind. Emily Hochberg, Parents, 11 July 2024 Baby Einstein Discover & Play Piano Musical Toy Buy on Amazon $17 Buy on Target $17 Buy on Walmart $17 This little piano plays music, lights up, and has plenty of buttons for little fingers to press. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for little finger 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of little finger was before the 12th century

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“Little finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20finger. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

little finger

noun
: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first

Medical Definition

little finger

noun
: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first
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