reminder
Americannoun
noun
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something that recalls the past
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a note to remind a person of something not done
Etymology
Origin of reminder
Explanation
A reminder helps you remember something. If you write "don't forget lunch" on your arm every morning, it means you need a reminder to grab your brown paper bag on your way out the door. A reminder helps you remember, whether it's an appointment, an acquaintance's name, or a grocery list. You can give yourself a reminder, or write one to another person who's prone to forgetting details. The word's been around since the 1650s, and it came from remind, which originally meant "to remember." Later, remind came to mean "to make someone remember," or "to put someone in mind of something."
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Example Sentences
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The recent acquisition by Neville's 'The Overlap' network of United influencer Mark Goldbridge's YouTube channels was a reminder of the influence the former Manchester United defender-turned Sky pundit now wields in football's media industry.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
It acted as a reminder and encouragement for why I was still fighting on now through this new cancer journey.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“Today’s market moves are certainly a reminder that we are still in a no-war, no-peace market, and that leaves investors highly sensitive to any hint of escalation or de-escalation,” Chanana said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The agency’s logo—a handshake over the words From the American People—was a ubiquitous reminder that the U.S. was committed to making the world a healthier and safer place.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Just a reminder: If you keep the North Star in view, and the wind at your back, you’ll have no problem at all navigating wherever you please.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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