Dictionary

refresher en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɚ/ (US)
• (US) audio
• /ɹiˈfɹɛʃə/ (UK)

Etymology

From refresh + -er.

Meanings

1. Something that refreshes.
   • The nap was a welcome refresher.
   • It said the refreshers, targeting Gen Z and Millennials, are punched up by adding Starbucks’ spicy chili powder blend to the concoctions. 2024 June 2, Parija Kavilanz, “‘Swicy’ is the hottest trend in food right now”, in CNN:
2. A review to refresh or renew knowledge.
   • Zoë [Kravitz] posts a rare pic of the couple on Instagram alongside the caption, “#BLINKTWICE in theaters august 23rd 🌴.” A lil refresher that Blink Twice is the actor’s highly anticipated upcoming directorial debut, which was renamed after initially being called Pussy Island. The more you know! 2024 August 20, Mehera Bonner, “Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s 3-Year Relationship Timeline: a Retrospective”, in Cosmopolitan, archived from the original on 07 Oct 2024:
   • They recommend a refresher class every few years.
3. A fee paid to counsel to continue with a case, especially one that was adjourned.
4. An equity grant given by a company to an existing employee, as opposed to an initial grant given to new employees.

Forms

Deriveds

refresher course · air refresher

Synonyms

refreshant