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

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As quick refresher, in season four it was revealed that Creel is mystery force ruling the Upside Down. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 As a refresher, the series focuses on the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horsemen (Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco and Fisher). Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025 As a refresher, both die at the end of the film’s conclusion — or do they? Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025 As a quick refresher, the season ended with Joel saving Ellie from certain death at the hands of the Fireflies, a resistance movement hoping to turn Ellie's immunity into a vaccine. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 26 Apr. 2025.

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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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