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
• gage

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

Examples of pointer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using your left pointer finger, close the left nostril and inhale through the right side of your nose for six seconds. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024

On semifinals race day, Richardson opted for a long stiletto shape for all fingers but her pointer, which nodded to her red, white, and blue vibes from the week before. —Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024

The star has a ring on the pointer finger of her hand that's holding her mint green phone. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024

Baldwin would also allegedly use his prop firearm as a pointer, relying on it to acknowledge and direct different people while filming. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024