REFRESHER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does refresher mean? 

• REFRESHER (noun)
  The noun REFRESHER has 3 senses:

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

2. a drink that refreshes

3. a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments

  Familiarity information: REFRESHER used as a noun is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• REFRESHER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession

Hypernyms ("refresher" is a kind of...):

legal fee (a fee paid for legal service)

Domain region:

Britain; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A drink that refreshes

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Context example:

he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher

Hypernyms ("refresher" is a kind of...):

beverage; drink; drinkable; potable (any liquid suitable for drinking)

Derivation:

refresh (make (to feel) fresh)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

refresher; refresher course

Hypernyms ("refresher" is a kind of...):

class; course; course of instruction; course of study (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings)

Derivation:

refresh (refresh one's memory)