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refreshments

  • plural
    of refreshment.
    refreshment
    noun
    something that refreshes, especially food or drink.

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Iraqis greeted them with gifts of drinks and food, continuing the tradition of offering refreshments to pilgrims.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

If workers walk off the job, soccer fans who paid thousands of dollars to attend the match might have a hard time getting refreshments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

Having attended festivals since the age of 16, the 30-year-old has noticed the price of refreshments at festivals has gone up too - so he's diversifying.

From BBC May 30, 2026

So when we went to get the delicious refreshments, no one was very surprised to find they were all gone.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson