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

Snyder already had decided to shoot nothing smaller than a six-pointer for the first five days of the season but he was tempted to take the spike. — Rich Larocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2026

Jordin Canada again After her impressive second quarter, Jordin Canada added her second 3-pointer of the game, pushing the lead back to seven. — AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The Magic jumped out to a 13-4 lead over Boston behind two 3-pointers from Bane, but the team actually fell behind 24-23 after the first quarter. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Loyer is the school’s career leader in 3-pointers (309), and Kaufman-Renn is 17th in school history in scoring (1,655) and 11th all-time in rebounds (762). — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026