REFRESHER
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)
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; GB; 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)
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)
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 course; refresher
Hypernyms ("refresher" is a kind of...):
class; course; course of instruction; course of study (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings)
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