refresher

American  

[ri-fresh-er] / rɪˈfrɛʃ ər /

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.

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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

Example Sentences

In workplaces everywhere, that refresher couldn’t come sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Barron's

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's