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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For a refresher on the ultimate essential for any season, dial Jacob Cohën. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 Shayna Goldman has an NHL midseason concern-o-meter that’s a good refresher. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 As a refresher, the original campaign of Suicide Squad showed its members killing the Justice League's heroes, including the Batman of the Arkham video game series. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 The judge demanded that Arnold & Porter apologize to the court and that its attorneys take an ethics refresher class. Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for refresher 

Word History

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 30 Jan. 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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