reminder

American  

[ri-mahyn-der] / rɪˈmaɪn dər /

noun

1. a person or thing that serves to remind.

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Etymology

Origin of reminder

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

Example Sentences

A healthy national culture doesn’t require reminders that certain histories matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japanese voters head to the polls Sunday for a snap election, and consider this your reminder that Japan remains the world’s third-largest economy and a major strategic player in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal

While more emphasis will be put on the BLS numbers, Kenwell says the ADP data are a reminder that the jobs market is far less robust than it was in the postpandemic era.

From Barron's

There were wild herbs too, some of which I knew from Togbe and could use to treat the sores on my body that were a constant reminder of my fishing work.

From Literature

New England’s rapid offensive improvement this year is a reminder that there are few geniuses in the sport on the level of the 49-year-old McDaniels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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