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

That’s blue, red, and yellow, for those who need a little refresher. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026

Drivers went through refresher training and safety checks, the union said. — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Their drinks include coffee, matcha, refreshers, fruit smoothies and energy drinks. — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 24 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