Refresher Meaning
/ɹiˈfɹɛʃə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomething that refreshes.
nounA review to refresh or renew knowledge.
Sentence Examples
You need a refresher course.
In August, I have a technological refresher course that lasts two months.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the long hike in the mountains, a cold glass of lemonade served as a perfect ____ for the tired hikers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company offered a ____ course to help employees update their skills and knowledge.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English refresh Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English refresher From refresh + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"It said the refreshers, targeting Gen Z and Millennials, are punched up by adding Starbucks’ spicy chili powder blend to the concoctions."
— 2024 June 2, Parija Kavilanz, “‘Swicy’ is the hottest trend in food right now”, in CNN:
"Zoë [Kravitz] posts a rare pic of the couple on Instagram alongside the caption, “#BLINKTWICE in theaters august 23rd 🌴.” A lil refresher that Blink Twice is the actor’s highly anticipated upcoming directorial debut, which was renamed after initially being called Pussy Island. The more you know!"
— 2024 August 20, Mehera Bonner, “Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s 3-Year Relationship Timeline: a Retrospective”, in Cosmopolitan, archived from the original on 07 Oct 2024:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the long hike in the mountains, a cold glass of lemonade served as a perfect ____ for the tired hikers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company offered a ____ course to help employees update their skills and knowledge.