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

When this bureau got old and needed a refresher, the larger chest of drawers was built around it. —Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025

As a refresher, fill power refers to how much space one ounce of the down occupies when fully lofted. —Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025

Washing curly hair feels like a huge commitment, but some of the best curl refresher sprays will make your efforts less futile. —Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025

The Haraz Coffee House menu includes traditional and espresso drinks, coffee and iced refreshers, along with a variety of food items, such as pastries, croissants and cheesecakes. —Evan Moore november 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing refresher

• refresher course

Rhymes for refresher

• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• pressure
• thresher

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