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Definition of reminder

reminder

/rɪˈmaɪndər/
re · min · der
Plural:reminders
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• noun

1

A written or spoken message, note, or notification intended to help someone remember to do something or to fulfill an obligation.

Example

"She set a reminder on her phone so she would not miss the afternoon meeting."

2

A thing, event, or experience that causes someone to remember the past or become aware of a particular fact or condition.

Example

"The historic monument stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by earlier generations."

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• Nearby Words

remembrance
remerge
remind
reminder
reminisce
reminiscence
reminiscent

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the verb remind (itself a combination of the prefix re- and the verb mind, from Old English gemynd meaning 'memory, thought') plus the agentive suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reminder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reminder
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