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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As a refresher, too much exposure to the sun's rays can result in long-lasting damage, leading to concerns like sun spots, skin sagging, fine lines and wrinkles, and so on. Sarah Han, Allure, 11 June 2025 To make ordering worthwhile, get dad a few bottles and a measured chemist’s glass to dispense said refresher from his own bar. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025 As China ramps up military and other pressure, Taiwan has also extended compulsory military service to one year from four months, doubled mandatory annual refresher training for reservists to two weeks, and pledged to increase its defense budget to more than 3% of its gross domestic product. Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 30 May 2025 Per Nielsen, about 65% of its viewing total went to the newest episodes, indicating that, like You, audiences were looking for a refresher before diving into Season 2. Interestingly, Conclave came in at No. 2 among streaming movies with 499M minutes viewed, despite landing on Peacock in December. Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Jun. 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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