refresher
Americannoun
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refreshers
plural
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a person or thing that refreshes.
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British. a partial or interim fee paid to a lawyer during a prolonged case.
noun
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something that refreshes, such as a cold drink
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English law a fee, additional to that marked on the brief, paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than a day
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Etymology
Origin of refresher
First recorded in 1375–1425, refresher is from the late Middle English word refressher. See refresh, -er 1
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A lot has changed in the MCU since the conclusion of “WandaVision,” so here’s a quick refresher to get you up to speed for everything you need to know before watching “VisionQuest.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
In a world where everyone wants to stay ahead of the truncating trend cycle, customization has become king, which makes the flavor-specificity of a refresher feel far more worth the money.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
It definitely drags in parts, but I enjoyed this timely history refresher in doses over the past week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
They serve in a unique militia system in which army conscripts do at least four months' service before being called up repeatedly over a decade for weeks-long refresher sessions.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
And for those of you who need a refresher, here it is.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
Fast food chains like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and Taco Bell have launched fruit-based so-called refreshers and coffee-adjacent options and other non-caffeine cold drinks aimed at the same audience.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Upstart beverage chains like Swig have quickly grown in recent years in response to demand for so-called dirty sodas and fruity refreshers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Last year, McDonald’s announced a broader pilot across 500 U.S. restaurants to test a range of new beverages including cold coffees, fruity refreshers, crafted sodas, and energy drinks.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Here's to the costs which will mount up apace, When the action comes on for a hearing, "Retainers," "refreshers," and all of their race, Which they lavish on us for appearing.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 12th 1893 by Various
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