REFRESHER

Pronunciation (US):

 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)