Synonyms of pointer

pointer

noun

ˈpȯin-tər 

1

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information

the pointer on my bathroom scale must be stuck—I know I lost weight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needle
• indicator
• index
• hand
• gauge
• dial
• face

2

as in tip

a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert

the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• advice
• instruction
• suggestion
• recommendation
• hint
• direction
• lead
• assistance
• signal
• feedback
• sign
• guidance
• warning
• observation
• reminder
• clue
• solution
• answer
• advisement
• counsel
• brief
• prompt
• tip-off
• telltale
• cautioning
• caution
• urging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pointer

Welcome back, Suggs After missing Orlando’s first two games due to an illness, Suggs beat the buzzer at the end of the first quarter with a 3-pointer from the top of the key. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

The first two animals walking on the trail were bucks, a fat 8-pointer followed by a bigger 10. — Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

County made a trio of 3-pointers in the second half as the lead ballooned to as many as 24 points with about four and a half minutes to play. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026

Drafted as a shooter, Conwell is just 2 of 15 on 3-pointers in his three preseason appearances, as part of his overall 10 of 30 from the field, having also struggled with his shot during training camp. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026