refresher

[ ri-fresh-er ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of refresher¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, refresher is from the late Middle English word refressher. See refresh, -er ¹

Example Sentences

There’s also the Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher — which combines the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher with ice, lemonade and cranberries — along with the Cran-Merry Drink — which combines the Cran-Merry Refresher with ice, coconut milk and cranberries.

From Salon

A quick refresher on Karen: The name, which became a widespread meme around 2019, has been used to describe a certain type of middle- or upper-middle-class white woman who overexerts her privilege in situations she finds to be unfair.

From Los Angeles Times

It has been confirmed refresher sessions on conduct are being carried out for new MPs but that they are typically held on a "rolling basis" to keep members of parliament in check.

From BBC

Thus, without further ado, a refresher on just some of the assertions that were made in 2020 and could very well be mimicked if Kamala Harris breaks the 270 electoral-vote mark at some point in the next week.

From Salon

A refresher: At the Constitutional Convention, Southern delegates opposed direct elections of presidents.

From Slate