reminder

noun

USri-MYN-dur/ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/Sayri-MYN-duhUK/ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/AUS/ɹɪˈmɑɪndə(ɹ)/

Pluralreminders

2 meanings of reminder

1
nouncountable
A person or thing that helps you remember something.
Like a string tied around your finger so you don't forget.
The sticky note on the fridge was a reminder to buy milk.
Her phone buzzed with a reminder about the dentist appointment.
Similarprompt, memento, cue, alert
2
nouncountable
A note or letter that tells you to pay money you still owe.
Like a note from a friend saying you still owe them lunch money.
The store sent a reminder asking us to pay the overdue bill.
She got a reminder in the mail about her unpaid rent.
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Origin

It comes from the word "remind" plus the ending "-er."