refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfre-shər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
Synonyms of refreshernext
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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Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion. Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026 Martha Stewart’s Broken Toe Goes Viral Here’s the scene for anyone who needs a refresher. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 Need a refresher on key tax terms? Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,lorie Konish,kamaron McNair,greg Iacurci,mike Winters,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026 Laid-back mountain towns make for quick resupply, and dips in the cold, clear waters of Lake Tahoe are instant refreshers. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refresher

Word History

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 4 Apr. 2026.

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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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