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 non-coffee drinks, the dragon fruit and strawberry acai refreshers are two of their best sellers. —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

For those needing a refresher, unrestricted free agents are free to negotiate and sign with any team. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026

As divided as the country was fifty years ago, things seemed to fall into place in the months leading up to July 4, with Americans getting a nightly history refresher via CBS’s Bicentennial Minutes and everything from fire hydrants to giant dams painted in the red, white and blue. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026

Christmas is over, and those who need to return gifts in the Louisville area may want a refresher on return policies at major retailers. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Dec. 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