Meaning & use

refresher

noun·Everyday

Last updated

Something that renews or reviews previous knowledge or skills, or that restores freshness or energy.

See it in a sentence

The team took a refresher course on fire safety procedures.

A quick swim was just the refresher she needed after the long hike.

A note on using this word

Most commonly used in the phrase 'refresher course,' referring to training meant to update or renew earlier learning.

Words with a similar meaning

reviewreminder

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “refresher”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.