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

To keep things simple, here’s a refresher on how bonds work and a rundown on what this loan would, and wouldn’t, pay for. Bond? —Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024

Nerdy reminders about online shopping Doing the necessary product and price research should be second nature by now, but here’s a refresher on how to e-shop smartly. —Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 2 July 2024

Here’s a refresher of the previous film in the franchise ahead of the latest chapter, starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, and Alex Wolff. —Will Harris, EW.com, 27 June 2024

As a refresher, ginseng has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with puffiness. —Devon Abelman, Allure, 30 June 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