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

Now 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

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

Synonyms of reminder

• memorial
• souvenir
• tribute
• commemorative

Examples of reminder in a Sentence

the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

Recent Examples on the Web

Saturday brought another defeat, another game when Edwards’ side created little and another reminder that their eight-year stay in the Premier League is ending in ignominy. —Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Here’s a reminder to not read too much into NFL Draft grades. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026

The video offers a playful reminder of just how far remote work has evolved. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026

Kuther recommends guests set a reminder on their phone and keep time zones in mind, as well. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reminder

• bookbinder
• factfinder
• pathfinder
• sidewinder
• viewfinder
• binder
• blinder
• finder
• grinder
• kinder
• minder
• pinder