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

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

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2024

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

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022

Between diaper changes and endless bounce sessions on the yoga ball, I got a push notification on my phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2022

I get a push notification from Eater Chicago and see that "A Plant-Based Ramen Shop Announces Plans to Open in Uptown," which is my neighborhood.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2022