What does "reminder" mean?

1. (a prompt to remember) a message or note that helps you remember to do something. 2. (a memory of the past) something that makes you think about a person, place, or event from the past. 3. (payment notice) a formal letter or message asking you to pay a bill that is late.

How do you use "reminder"?

Often used with adjectives like 'first', 'second', or 'final' to indicate the level of urgency.

reminder

US //ɹiˈmaɪndɝ// UK //ɹɪmˈaɪndɐ// re·minder

1 a prompt to remember (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a message or note that helps you remember to do something.

a communication or object intended to prompt the memory regarding a task or appointment.

Example

I set a reminder on my phone so I wouldn't forget the doctor's appointment.

Example

The automated system sends a reminder to all participants twenty-four hours before the webinar begins to ensure maximum attendance.
2 a memory of the past (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

something that makes you think about a person, place, or event from the past.

an object or circumstance that evokes a memory of a past event, person, or state of affairs.

Example

The old photograph was a beautiful reminder of their summer holiday in Italy.

Example

The scarred landscape remains a somber reminder of the conflict that divided the region decades ago.

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3 payment notice (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal Finance

a formal letter or message asking you to pay a bill that is late.

a formal written notice requesting the settlement of an outstanding debt or overdue payment.

Example

The company sent a final reminder because the electricity bill was two weeks late.

Example

Despite several reminders regarding the outstanding balance, the client failed to settle the invoice, forcing the firm to pursue legal action.

Usage

Often used with adjectives like 'first', 'second', or 'final' to indicate the level of urgency.
- notice
- demand
- receipt

Origin

From remind + -er.