push notification

American  

[poosh noh-tuh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˈpʊʃ ˌnoʊ tə fɪˌkeɪ ʃən /

Sometimes push alert

noun

1. Digital Technology. a message or alert that appears on the screen of an electronic device to inform the user of something even when the user is not interacting with the application or software that produced the message.

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Etymology

Origin of push notification

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Note, though, that it won’t send you a push notification or an email about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Trust me, it’s only a matter of time until a single push notification sends my phone flying against a wall and me to the Apple store with my tail between my legs.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

And how can I expect my daughter not to be similarly powerless in the face of a push notification?

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

“While there have been a few fair stories, mostly human interest stories, those articles are not getting front-page placement or sent to app users via push notification like the irresponsible pieces are.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2023

The fast food chain said the "automated push notification" was "linked to calendars that include national observances".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022