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

Longtime officers get regular refreshers on these topics. —Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025

This is, by the way, the reason for Superman releasing on home entertainment just a little more than a month after its theatrical debut, so that anyone who hasn’t seen the film yet (or who needs to see it again as a refresher) can do so before watching Peacemaker’s new season. —Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025

For those who need a refresher, here is an overview of the business that has already been conducted in the Premier League during the summer 2025 transfer window… so far. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

As a brief refresher, in the Season 4 finale, a new dead victim was revealed: doorman Lester Coluca (Teddy Coluca), a character that had been part of the story since day one. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 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