refresher

[ri-fresh-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that refreshes.

2. British.,  a partial or interim fee paid to a lawyer during a prolonged case.

3. refresher course.

Word History and Origins

Origin of refresher¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, refresher is from the late Middle English word refressher. See refresh, -er ¹

Example Sentences

He said changes had been introduced to "improve the consistency of service" and additional "refresher training" had been provided.

From BBC

In a way it gives you a refresher - a way to restart and put yourself in the best position to get back into that mindset again.

From BBC

Made with coconut milk, two shots of mango juice and strawberry sweet cold foam, the Pink Sunrise is described as a “mango coconut refresher” that has a consistency similar to a fruit smoothie.

From Salon

If you're hearing these for the first time, or simply need a refresher, here are a few key terms and what they mean.

From BBC

The same statement listed the ways officers are taught to use less-lethal weapons, from an eight-hour class in patrol school, to mandatory refresher courses each year.

From Los Angeles Times