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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of refresher
First recorded in 1375–1425, refresher is from the late Middle English word refressher. See refresh, -er 1
Example Sentences
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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
He also noted “continued momentum from our non-alcoholic mocktails, providing a premium and experiential beverage experience” with offerings like its strawberry peach refresher and Aussie-themed mocktails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
So clearly a basic-economy refresher is in order, for me and you.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The prison had also re-introduced a scheme which provided staff with refresher training in key areas, including basic lifesaving.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
They both do portraits, Babs of children, Marjorie of dog owners and their dogs; they are doing Life Drawing as a refresher course, they say.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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
It also means that as a business strategy, refreshers can chase every single trend that comes up online with seeming ease.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
McDonald’s this spring introduced its own custom sodas and refreshers, and it is gearing up to launch a line of energy drinks anchored by Red Bull—a first for the Golden Arches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
It’s rolled out a range of coffee drinks, refreshers, and “dirty sodas” with add-ins like dried fruit and flavored syrups.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
It's in your way—you will be offered a brief, no doubt, with refreshers every day, you lucky fellow.
From The Marriage of Elinor by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
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