Finisher

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪʃər/

Definitions of finisher

noun A person or thing that finishes something, such as a task or race

Example Sentences

A1 The finisher of the race was awarded a medal.

A2 She is a professional finisher in the carpentry industry.

B1 The finisher applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.

B2 As a finisher, he takes pride in his attention to detail.

C1 The finisher's expertise in woodworking is unmatched.

C2 The finisher meticulously inspects each product before it is shipped out.

Examples of finisher in a Sentence

formal The finisher of the race crossed the line with a new personal best time.

informal She's the best finisher on the team, always scoring in the last minutes of the game.

slang That guy is a real finisher when it comes to closing deals.

figurative As a writer, she is a master finisher, always tying up loose ends in her stories.

Grammatical Forms of finisher

• past tense: finished
• plural: finishers
• comparative: more finished
• superlative: most finished
• present tense: finish
• future tense: will finish
• perfect tense: have finished
• continuous tense: is finishing
• singular: finisher
• positive degree: finished
• infinitive: to finish
• gerund: finishing
• participle: finished

Origin and Evolution of finisher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'finisher' originated from Old French 'finissour' which is derived from Latin 'finire' meaning 'to finish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'finisher' has evolved to not only refer to someone who completes a task or project, but also to a specific role in various industries such as sports (finisher in a race) and manufacturing (finisher of a product).