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 those who need a quick refresher, Homer’s epic takes place after the decade-long Trojan War during Greek hero Odysseus’ decade-long journey to get back home. —Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025

Read a refresher on season one and THR‘s recent in-depth cover story on the hit show’s return. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024

Some hospitals have also been giving staff refreshers on safety protocol, reminding them not to leave doors propped open and to report suspicious behavior. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

For those who have come to the league more recently, here’s a refresher of other finalists with a worse resume than the 2024 Red Bulls in terms of their conference order of finish, albeit at a time when the league had fewer teams. —Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing refresher

• refresher course

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