refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfre-shər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something (such as a drink) that refreshes
2
3
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments
refresher course

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Hoping to rival such metro chains like 7 Brew, Scooter’s and Dutch Bros, 151 Coffee sells energy drinks, refreshers, smoothies and coffee drinks. Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025 Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 2 July 2025 The refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 In the meantime, here's a refresher on asteroid 2024 YR4, and what to know about its potential upcoming encounter with the moon. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of refresher was in the 15th century

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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refresher. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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refresher

noun
re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfresh-ər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something that refreshes
2
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one familiar with professional progress

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