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 a brief refresher, the internet has long pitted Bieber and Gomez against one another due to their relationships with Bieber's husband and Gomez's ex, Justin Bieber. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2024

For those needing a refresher: raclette is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food from the Swiss Alps, celebrated throughout France, Germany, and Austria. —Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

For a refresher, here’s how the three major indexes performed: The Dow gained 1.4% in the week, pushing its monthly gain up to 7.5%. —Lisa Kailai Han,alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2024

But first, a brief refresher on some modern history. —Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 6 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