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

Golden State went on a 12-0 run from that point, capped off by a deep 3-pointer from Veronica Burton to give the Valkyries a 68-65 lead and ignite the Chase Center crowd. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

McBride was 9 of 14 from the field, making four 3-pointers to help Minnesota improve to a league-best 20-6. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

The Hornets took a 76-74 lead on a 3-pointer by Steinbach early in the fourth. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Brink’s 3-pointer stopped the bleeding before Ogwumike’s second 3-pointer sliced the Sparks’ deficit to 68-67 going into the fourth. — Daily News, 15 July 2026