reminder

[ri-mahyn-der]

noun

1. a person or thing that serves to remind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reminder¹

First recorded in 1645–55; remind + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Shortly after Lowry lunged towards the fan on the 10th tee, one of these reminders was booed by the American fans around the 11th green.

From BBC

The bombs beneath the soil are reminders of wars that I know too little about.

From Salon

Before that, though, here's a reminder of who's on this year's show.

From BBC

When Arisu reveals that he’s thinking of a name for his child, Chishiya only nods in affirmation, but it’s a good reminder that he had once devoted his profession to saving children’s lives.

From Salon

“This is probably what happened in this case, so it’s a really good reminder why you should never feed wildlife.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• admonition 
• expression 
• gesture 
• hint 
• indication 
• remembrance 
• sign 
• suggestion