noun
refresher
ree-FREH-shuh
Refresher (noun) means a quick review meant to bring knowledge or skills back to mind. Example: “The instructor gave a refresher on knife safety before the cooking class began.”
noun
1
A quick review meant to bring knowledge or skills back to mind.
"The instructor gave a refresher on knife safety before the cooking class began."
"I took a refresher course before renewing my driving license."
2
Something that revives or renews, such as a drink.
"A cold lemonade makes a great refresher on a hot day."
How to use refresher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething — usually a short lesson — that brings back knowledge you already had but had grown rusty on.
Common pairings
refresher course
a quick refresher
need a refresher
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Word forms
- Plural
- refreshers
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Etymology
Formed from refresh plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for refresher
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What does “refresher” mean?
The word “refresher” means a quick review meant to bring knowledge or skills back to mind. In plain terms, something — usually a short lesson — that brings back knowledge you already had but had grown rusty on.
How do you pronounce “refresher”?
“Refresher” is pronounced ree-FREH-shuh (/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “refresher” in a sentence?
Here is “refresher” used in a sentence: “The instructor gave a refresher on knife safety before the cooking class began.”
What part of speech is “refresher”?
“Refresher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “refresher” have?
“Refresher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a quick review meant to bring knowledge or skills back to mind.
