refill

[verb ree-fil; noun ree-fil]

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verb (used with or without object)

to fill again.

noun

a material, supply, or the like, to replace something that has been used up: a refill for a prescription.

Origin of refill

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + fill

Related formsre·fill·a·ble, adjective, nounnon·re·fill·a·ble, adjectiveun·re·filled, adjective

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Contemporary Examples

He is there to refill your prescriptions and take your calls about some pharmaceutical ad or report in the news.
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When you order a cup, a carafe is brought to your place at the table or counter so you can refill your cup as needed.
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Reams of lab results, refill requests, emails, and callbacks pop up continually on the computer screen.
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Refill it with new carry-on items and medicines for your next trip.
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September 5, 2010

Historical Examples

But the water in our butts had gone rancid and we put in at this island to refill.
Fair Harbor
Joseph Crosby Lincoln
Gloria rose unobtrusively and took the teapot to the kitchen for a refill.
The Doorway
Evelyn E. Smith
Granice, with a throbbing heart, watched Denver refill his pipe.
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Brook shook his head and began to refill his refractory pipe.
Adam Johnstone's Son
F. Marion Crawford
Merrihew solemnly spun his wine-glass, but made no effort to refill it.
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British Dictionary definitions for refill

refill

verb (riːˈfɪl)

to fill (something) again

noun (ˈriːfɪl)

a replacement for a consumable substance in a permanent container
a second or subsequent fillinga refill at the petrol station
informal another drink to replace one already drunk

Derived Formsrefillable, adjective

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Examples from the Web for refill

Contemporary Examples

He is there to refill your prescriptions and take your calls about some pharmaceutical ad or report in the news.

When you order a cup, a carafe is brought to your place at the table or counter so you can refill your cup as needed.

Reams of lab results, refill requests, emails, and callbacks pop up continually on the computer screen.

Refill it with new carry-on items and medicines for your next trip.

Historical Examples

But the water in our butts had gone rancid and we put in at this island to refill.

Gloria rose unobtrusively and took the teapot to the kitchen for a refill.

Granice, with a throbbing heart, watched Denver refill his pipe.

Brook shook his head and began to refill his refractory pipe.

Merrihew solemnly spun his wine-glass, but made no effort to refill it.

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Examples from the Web for refill

Contemporary Examples

He is there to refill your prescriptions and take your calls about some pharmaceutical ad or report in the news.

When you order a cup, a carafe is brought to your place at the table or counter so you can refill your cup as needed.

Reams of lab results, refill requests, emails, and callbacks pop up continually on the computer screen.

Refill it with new carry-on items and medicines for your next trip.

Historical Examples

But the water in our butts had gone rancid and we put in at this island to refill.

Gloria rose unobtrusively and took the teapot to the kitchen for a refill.

Granice, with a throbbing heart, watched Denver refill his pipe.

Brook shook his head and began to refill his refractory pipe.

Merrihew solemnly spun his wine-glass, but made no effort to refill it.

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Word Origin and History for refill

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