refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfre-shər 

1

: something (such as a drink) that refreshes

2

: reminder

3

: review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments

refresher course

Examples of refresher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With some suspecting that meme stocks will return in full force soon, here’s a refresher on what happened in 2021 when meme stocks took Wall Street by storm. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 May 2024

In order to properly sip up the pearls, the refreshers come with wider straws, similar to those for bubble tea. —Staff Author, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing refresher

• refresher course

Kids Definition

refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfresh-ər 

1

: something that refreshes

2

: review or instruction designed especially to keep one familiar with professional progress