refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfre-shər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something (such as a drink) that refreshes
2
3
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments
refresher course

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Need a refresher about 3I/ATLAS? Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August). Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 Here’s a quick refresher on why there are two Monday games on certain weeks, plus the differences between ABC and ESPN broadcasts. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 The festival has something for everyone this year, including a new family camp area where parents and kids can play games and earn merit badges and a new sober space serving nonalcoholic refreshers. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of refresher was in the 15th century

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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refresher. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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refresher

noun
re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfresh-ər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something that refreshes
2
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one familiar with professional progress

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