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pointer

noun

point·​er ˈpȯin-tər How to pronounce pointer (audio)
1
a
Pointers plural : the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star
b
: one that points out
especially : a rod used to direct attention
c
: a computer memory address that contains another address (as of desired data)
2
: any of various large, strong, slender gundogs that hunt by scent and indicate the presence of game by pointing (see point entry 2 sense 4b)
specifically : any of an English breed of agile, muscular dogs having a short, smooth coat that is usually white with patches of liver, pale yellow, black, or orange and a moderately long tapered tail see also german shorthaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer
3
: one that furnishes with points
4
: a useful suggestion or hint : tip

Example Sentences

Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business. The latest data gives a pointer to the economy's overall growth. This may be a pointer to a very serious problem.
Recent Examples on the Web Bench points to start the second quarter, including a three-pointer from Nia Clouden and two from DiJonai Carrington, maintained a 15-point lead for the Sun. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2022 One memorable moment of the Bulls early dominance was in a close-out Game 6 of the NBA Finals, when forward Horace Grant kicked the ball out to guard John Paxson for a game-winning three pointer. Damon Brooks Jr. And Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY, 15 June 2022 But instead of accepting it and playing defense, Paul and Booker continued to complain and Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith was left open for a 3 pointer. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2022 Antetokounmpo found Allen with a nice pass in the closing seconds of the third quarter for Allen's sixth three-pointer that pushed the Bucks' lead u to 90-74. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2022 The basketball left Stanley Johnson’s right hand, floated toward the basket from the corner and settled into the net for a three-pointer. Broderick Turnerstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022 In line with the day’s two-purses-are-better-than-one trend, a tartan Vivienne Westwood bag dangled off her pointer finger. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022 Then, using your right pointer finger, close the left nostril and exhale through the right. Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022 The picture featured Onyx — whom Azalea shares with ex-boyfriend Playboi Carti — wearing a gray t-shirt featuring Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear and Woody, grey shorts and white sneakers and holding up his pointer finger for his mother. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of pointer was in 1534

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