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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The liveliness of this coffee was really enjoyable as a wake up in the dark hours of the morning and was also a great refresher after lunch. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025 As a quick refresher, SDVs are clean-sheet designs in terms of their electronic architecture. Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025 But first, a refresher on how to build a better brunch classic. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Press play on some 1960s French pop music and read on for a refresher. Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 24 May. 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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