refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfre-shər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something (such as a drink) that refreshes
2
3
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments
refresher course

Examples of refresher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With some suspecting that meme stocks will return in full force soon, here’s a refresher on what happened in 2021 when meme stocks took Wall Street by storm. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 May 2024 In order to properly sip up the pearls, the refreshers come with wider straws, similar to those for bubble tea. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 As a refresher, California created redevelopment agencies in the 1940s to help rebuild inner-city slums. Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024 Starbucks kicked off the summer season early with new bubble tea refreshers — Summer Berry, Summer Berry lemonade and Summer Skies — all made with raspberry boba pearls. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024 Combine tequila with grapefruit soda, fresh lime juice, and a splash of soda water for a bubbly and citrusy refresher, perfect for sipping on a hot Cinco de Mayo afternoon. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024 For those who need a refresher: In Season 1, Molly discovers her tech billionaire husband John Novak (Adam Scott) cheated on her. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 Get a full morning meal to share with the Everything Encore Breakfast Sandwich, Hazelnut Heartthrob Iced Coffee (made with a blend of both hazelnut and caramel syrups), and Mixed Berry Beats Dunkin' Refresher—a strawberry dragonfruit refresher base with raspberry syrup. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 As a quick refresher: Your menstrual cycle, which lasts for about 28 days, is made up of two different stages—the first is the follicular phase, and the second is the luteal phase. Ayana Underwood, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of refresher was in the 15th century

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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refresher. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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refresher

noun
re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfresh-ər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something that refreshes
2
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one familiar with professional progress

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