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
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Noun Inflected Forms
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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"Reminder: HOV occupants need to be actual people, not your arts and crafts project," California Highway Patrol in Haywood posted on their Facebook page on Tuesday.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Reminder: This isn’t an extension to pay your taxes due on April 15.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Reminder or not, there are a number of ways that you can reduce your energy use.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
Reminder: For all his dedication to bridging divides, King was unapologetic about his impatience at constantly being told to wait for “a more convenient season” to push for change.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024
"I might call it The Reminder," said he.
From The Red Planet by Locke, William John
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