Synonyms of pointer

pointer

noun

ˈpȯin-tər 

1

as in needle

an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information

the pointer on my bathroom scale must be stuck—I know I lost weight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needle
• indicator
• index
• hand
• gauge
• dial
• face
• gage

2

as in tip

a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert

the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• advice
• instruction
• suggestion
• recommendation
• hint
• direction
• lead
• assistance
• signal
• feedback
• sign
• guidance
• warning
• observation
• reminder
• clue
• solution
• answer
• advisement
• counsel
• brief
• prompt
• tip-off
• telltale
• cautioning
• caution
• urging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pointer

When a target moves the mouse pointer anywhere on the attacker webpage, FLOP opens the URL of the target page address in the same space allocated for the attacker site. —Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025

The Best Cotton Sheets, According To Our Testing More Bed Making Tips Folding pointers: Fold the sheet down an inch or two over the top of your comforter or quilt, then fold over both the sheet and the topper once more so that the sheet is pulled tight underneath. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025

Winner This week's Pet of the Week is Mochi, a 14-year-old German shorthaired pointer with tons of personality who recently passed away from cancer. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025

Many fans and pundits have speculated theories on social media : too many three pointers! —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024