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

Bern estimated it would double the cost of Switzerland's current militia system, which sees army conscripts do at least four months' service before being called up repeatedly over a decade for weeks-long refresher sessions.

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Ahead of the fifth and final season, here’s a refresher on everything you need to remember about the show.

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It’s been so long since the last season ended in 2022, you may need a refresher.

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It has rolled out a range of coffee drinks, refreshers, and “dirty sodas” with add-ins like dried fruit and flavored syrups.

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It’s rolled out a range of coffee drinks, refreshers, and “dirty sodas” with add-ins like dried fruit and flavored syrups.

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