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

Here’s a refresher on what’s happened on the show so far. —Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Recruits complete 145 hours of training to become auxiliary deputies, and receive annual refresher and specialized training. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Following the weekend refresher, horse drivers will train with carriages in the park on Monday — but without any passengers, TWU officials said. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

For beverages, Panera is expanding its cold coffee and refreshers platform with new Frozen Javas and Café Blend Iced Coffees in flavors like Snickerdoodle, Hazelnut Mocha, and Rocky Road. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 June 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