reminder

[ ri-mahyn-der ]

/ rɪˈmaɪn dər /

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noun

a person or thing that serves to remind.

Words nearby reminder

remembrancer, remex, remiform, remigrant, remind, reminder, remindful, remineralization, remington, reminisce, reminiscence

Origin of reminder

First recorded in 1645–55; remind + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for reminder

It was a reminder that, as Beyoncé once sang, “Perfection is the disease of a nation,” and her family is hardly flawless.
Yoncé Said Knock You Out: The Solange and Jay Z Story|Kevin O’Keeffe|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After processing in everyone else, the cops took him somewhere for a reminder of their thoughts on “rapos.”
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This sensational third novel in her Neapolitan series is a reminder that she is one of the most talented writers working today.
The Best Fiction of 2014: Ford, Ferrante, Klay, and More|William O’Connor|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And its woeful end is a reminder that the U.S. has few good options in its attempts to bring American prisoners home.
Did U.S. Policy Get Luke Somers Killed?|Shane Harris|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

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 Year|Samuel Fragoso|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now, Luka, I will send them a couple of bullets as a reminder that we have got weapons.
Condemned as a Nihilist|George Alfred Henty
"I am much obliged to you for the reminder," said Sydney, scornfully.
Name and Fame|Adeline Sergeant
She had gone with him to the door, and his last word was a reminder.
Empire Builders|Francis Lynde
The costume interests us not only as a reminder of bygone fashions, but for its picturesqueness.
Sir Joshua Reynolds|Estelle M. Hurll
He directed the keeping of a vessel of salt on every table, as a reminder of its essential qualities.
The Covenant of Salt|Henry Clay Trumbull

British Dictionary definitions for reminder

reminder

/ (rɪˈmaɪndə) /

noun

something that recalls the past

a note to remind a person of something not done

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