noun
Meaning 1
Something that refreshes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The nap was a welcome refresher.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: refreshant
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
refresher
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /ɹiˈfɹɛʃə/
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US: /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɚ/
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CMU ARPABET: R IH0 F R EH1 SH ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A review to refresh or renew knowledge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- They recommend a refresher class every few years.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A fee paid to counsel to continue with a case, especially one that was adjourned.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
An equity grant given by a company to an existing employee, as opposed to an initial grant given to new employees.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, finance
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 5
a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: refresher course
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: course, course of study, course of instruction, class
noun
Meaning 6
a drink that refreshes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: beverage, drink, drinkable, potable
noun
Meaning 7
a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: legal fee
History
Etymology
From refresh + -er.