Reminder

/rɪˈmaɪndər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A message or cue that serves to help someone remember something.

I set a reminder on my phone to call my doctor.

Something that serves as a prompt to recall a fact, event, or action.

The calendar on the wall is a constant reminder of important dates.

A note or device that alerts someone to a task or responsibility.

She left a reminder note on the fridge to pay the bills.

An instance of recalling someone’s attention to a matter.

His friendly email was a gentle reminder about the upcoming meeting.

Middle English, from the verb 'remind' + the suffix '-er', indicating a person or thing that performs an action.

reminder note

A written message intended to remind someone of something.

gentle reminder

A polite and soft prompt to someone about a task or obligation.

remind

To cause someone to remember something.

memory

The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences.

A nudge to remember something important.

Don't forget, send me a text later as a reminder!

A friendly prompt to stay on track.

I set a reminder to get back to you about the party plans.