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Definition of refresher

refresher

/rɪˈfrɛʃ.ər/
re · fresh · er
Adverb:refreshingly
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Plural:refreshers
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Adjective:refreshing
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refresher Lexical Profile

refresher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A short course, lesson, or review intended to remind someone of previously learned information or skills and bring them up to date.

Example

"All lifeguards must complete an annual first-aid refresher before the summer season begins."

2

Something that refreshes or revitalizes a person, especially a cool, invigorating drink.

Example

"The café serves a chilled hibiscus refresher made with green tea and muddled mint."

3

British An additional fee paid to a barrister for each day a legal trial continues beyond the first day covered by the initial brief fee.

Example

"Because the commercial litigation lasted three weeks, the daily refreshers constituted the majority of the counsel's fees."

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• Rhymes for refresher

• Nearby Words

reframe
refreeze
refresh
refresher
refreshing
refreshingly
refreshment

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refresher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refresher
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