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

But first, a brief refresher on some modern history. —Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024

See full menu:Starbucks holiday menu 2024 returns with new refreshers, food items Burger King offering free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich Burger King will be offering a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its reward members with a purchase of $5 or more. —Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024

Think cranberry orange refreshers and a savory turkey and sage Danish. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024

As a refresher, that term means the whiskey is at least four years old, exactly 100 proof, and the product of one distillery and one distillation season. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 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