reminder

noun

re·​mind·​er ri-ˈmīn-dər 

plural reminders

: one that reminds: such as

a

: something that calls a memory or thought to the mind

a picture that's a reminder of happier times

There were reminders of him everywhere. Whenever she heard music, or when she played the guitar he had given her, Felicity thought of her grandfather's gravelly voice singing along, happily out of tune.

—Valerie Tripp

Now a quarter of mortgaged American homes are underwater, and movie montages about cashmere sheets are an irksome reminder of how we can't afford them.

—Sarah Ball

b

: something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory

She wrote a reminder about the meeting in her calendar.

I run the risk of missing a reminder because I often silence my phone when I am on the air or recording in the studio.

—Cat Wilson

Synonyms

• commemorative
• keepsake
• memento
• memorial
• monument
• remembrance
• souvenir
• token

Examples of reminder in a Sentence

the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

Recent Examples on the Web

At a time when our planetary problems can seem insurmountable, this trip was a welcome reminder that the universe is vast and full of wonder beyond my imagination. —Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024

For now, Milwaukee will gladly take the reminder that Dame Time is alive and well. —Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

In many cases, product news and reviews sites are the only reminder that some cameras ever existed. —Brendan Nystedt, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024

Their work is a call to action, a reminder that nature isn’t just for those who can afford it, but for anyone willing to step outside and take a breath. —Essence, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above