Meaning

4 senses
  1. Something that refreshes.

    The nap was a welcome refresher.

    a drink that refreshes

  2. A review to refresh or renew knowledge.

    They recommend a refresher class every few years.

  3. A fee paid to counsel to continue with a case, especially one that was adjourned.

    a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day

  4. An equity grant given by a company to an existing employee, as opposed to an initial grant given to new employees.

Examples

2 sentences
  1. You need a refresher course.

  2. In August, I have a technological refresher course that lasts two months.

Origin

From refresh + -er.

From refresh + -er.

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Forms

plural: refreshers
Singularrefresher
Pluralrefreshers

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments:refresher course

Word family

3 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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