Reminder — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ri-ˈmīn-dər/ re·mind·er

Meaning & Definition of Reminder

Reminder (noun)

  1. one that reminds
  2. something that calls a memory or thought to the mind
  3. something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory

Reminder (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event

    "the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard"

    similar: commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, monument, remembrance, souvenir, token
    related: memorabilia, relic, vestige, cairn, landmark, marker, testimonial, tribute, cenotaph

Related Entry: Remind (verb)

Remind is a different word from Reminder. The synonyms below are for remind, not for reminder.

  1. to make (someone) think about something again

    "She'll forget to call the doctor if you don't remind her."

    "Remind me to buy some groceries after work."

    "I constantly have to be reminded how to pronounce her name."

    "I had to remind him that we were supposed to leave early."

    similar: educe, elicit, evoke, extract, raise, flash back (to), hark back (to), harken back (to), hearken back (to), mind (chiefly dialect), recall, recollect, remember, reminisce (about), reproduce, think (of), call up, jog, rouse, recapture, recur, relive, represent
    opposite: disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, lose, miss, blank (out), disremember, forget, unlearn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reminder

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reminder:

commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, monument, remembrance, souvenir, token

Related Words for Reminder

memorabilia, relic, vestige, cairn, landmark, marker, testimonial, tribute, cenotaph

Word Forms of Reminder

Inflections: reminders

Origin & Etymology of Reminder

First known use: 1614

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions about Reminder

What does "Reminder" mean?

"Reminder" means one that reminds. As a noun, it is defined as: one that reminds.

What is another word for "Reminder"?

Other words for "Reminder" include commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, monument, remembrance, souvenir and token. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reminder" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reminder"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reminder". Common alternatives include commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, monument, remembrance, souvenir and token.

How do you use "Reminder" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reminder" in a sentence: "the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard".

Is "Reminder" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reminder" is a noun.

Is "Reminder" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Reminder" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Reminder"?

"Reminder" is pronounced /ri-ˈmīn-dər/ and divided into syllables as re·mind·er.

What is the origin of the word "Reminder"?

First known use: 1614.