Word
refresher
Phoneticsre·fresh·er, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɝ/
UK/ɹɪfɹˈɛʃɐ/
Definition
n. a short course or activity that helps you remember or improve your knowledge of a subject. You take one when you have forgotten some details or want to stay updated.
n. a short course or session designed to update or reinforce existing knowledge and skills. Often used in professional or educational contexts to bridge gaps in expertise.
Examples
“I need a quick refresher on the new tax laws.”
“The company offers a mandatory refresher course for all employees before the start of the fiscal year.”
“After a decade of working in a different sector, she enrolled in a legal refresher to ensure her practice remained compliant with the latest international standards.”
Examples
simple
“I need a quick refresher on the new tax laws.”
contextual
“The company offers a mandatory refresher course for all employees before the start of the fiscal year.”
complex
“After a decade of working in a different sector, she enrolled in a legal refresher to ensure her practice remained compliant with the latest international standards.”
Real-World Examples
“She said it replaced a syrup used in the refresher drinks, which would sometimes separate if they sat on the counter waiting to be picked up.” “Fast food chains like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and Taco Bell have launched fruit-based so-called refreshers and coffee-adjacent options and other non-caffeine cold drinks aimed at the same audience.” Etymology
From refresh + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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