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

An intense refresher on fundamentals would seemingly benefit Stroud, whose game has deteriorated. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026

Dunkin’s new Protein Milk selections allow customers to add 15 grams of protein to any beverage that includes a milk or non-dairy base, such as coffees, lattes, matcha and refreshers. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026

Use baking soda as your go-to carpet refresher to keep your home smelling fresh with minimal time, energy, and expense. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

Around midafternoon, after refreshers on tech rescue, land navigation, and tracking, the BUSARs loaded into vehicles and were driven a couple of miles away. —Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 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