reminder
[ri-mahyn-der]
- a person or thing that serves to remind.
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Origin of reminder
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Examples from the Web for reminder
Contemporary Examples
It was a reminder that, as Beyoncé once sang, “Perfection is the disease of a nation,” and her family is hardly flawless.
After processing in everyone else, the cops took him somewhere for a reminder of their thoughts on “rapos.”
This sensational third novel in her Neapolitan series is a reminder that she is one of the most talented writers working today.
And its woeful end is a reminder that the U.S. has few good options in its attempts to bring American prisoners home.
Amelia must do this every day in loving Samuel—who often appears as a reminder of the irreparable past and death of Oskar.
‘The Babadook’ Is the Best (and Most Sincere) Horror Movie of the YearSamuel Fragoso
November 30, 2014
Historical Examples
Was it an instinct, she wondered—a reminder that there was in them material for manhood?
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
My uncle seemed struck by the reminder, and became meditative.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
The discussion which followed Mr. Tidditt's reminder was long and serious.
Cy Whittaker's PlaceJoseph C. Lincoln
Jed, after waiting an instant for her to speak, ventured a reminder.
ShavingsJoseph C. Lincoln
The assistant had forgotten it, too, but he was thankful for the reminder.
The Woman-HatersJoseph C. Lincoln
reminder
- something that recalls the past
- a note to remind a person of something not done
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Word Origin and History for reminder
n.
"something which reminds," 1650s, agent noun from remind.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper