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

For a refresher, the grand jury noted that supervisors obscured the raise, which boosted their pay above the governor’s, from public scrutiny. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026

Houser recommends a quick nightly spritz of a fabric and air refresher to neutralize odors instead of trying to mask them, in order to prevent them from setting in overnight. —Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026

The administration argues that the delay removes compliance burdens while allowing proper review of whether the specific provisions—including airline liability, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare reimbursements—are justified and appropriately calibrated. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026

Shy of an hour into the show, Nicole Kidman made it to the stage side bar during a commercial break along with many others, clearly ready for a refresher. —Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026

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