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 fans who’ve never watched a Banana Ball game — or just need a refresher — the Statesman teamed up with Vavasis to explain what fans should expect on The Blue. — Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026

Looming over the results is the impact that elevated gas prices had on consumers’ willingness to buy coffee, tea, and energy refreshers away from home. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026

That change increases the value of proactive internal audits and refresher training. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

While this refresher will be available on-menu and in the Dunkin' app, Dunkin's full Parke Perfect Sips collection will be available for in-app ordering only. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 16 July 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