reminder
noun
re·mind·er
ri-ˈmīn-dər 
plural reminders
: one that reminds: such as
a
: something that calls a memory or thought to the mind
a picture that's a reminder of happier times
There were reminders of him everywhere. Whenever she heard music, or when she played the guitar he had given her, Felicity thought of her grandfather's gravelly voice singing along, happily out of tune.—
Valerie Tripp
Valerie TrippNow a quarter of mortgaged American homes are underwater, and movie montages about cashmere sheets are an irksome reminder of how we can't afford them.—Sarah Ball
Sarah Ball
b
: something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory
She wrote a reminder about the meeting in her calendar.
I run the risk of missing a reminder because I often silence my phone when I am on the air or recording in the studio.—Cat Wilson
Cat WilsonExamples of reminder in a Sentence
the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Stay organized: Use calendars, planners, or reminder apps to help manage memory problems or mental fatigue.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025
Legendary former striker Andy Gray offers a timely reminder during an interview.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The ‘Superfine’ exhibit is a reminder of the power that comes from combining tailoring and personality.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reminder
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“Reminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminder. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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