refill

American  

[ree-fil, ree-fil] / riˈfɪl, ˈriˌfɪl /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to fill again.

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noun

1. a material, supply, or the like, to replace something that has been used up.

   a refill for a prescription.

refill British  

verb

1. to fill (something) again

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noun

1. a replacement for a consumable substance in a permanent container

2. a second or subsequent filling

   a refill at the petrol station

3. informal another drink to replace one already drunk

Other Word Forms

• nonrefillable adjective
• refillable adjective
• unrefilled adjective

Etymology

Origin of refill

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + fill

Example Sentences

Water has been priced at $2 since Coachella started back in 1999, and there are multiple refill stations on-site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“The region will also need to compete with European buyers looking to refill storage following their heating season.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Large jugs are commonly filled at local purification facilities or neighborhood refill stations, where the water is treated, sealed and delivered to homes and businesses.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

"It's very sandy ground, access, 7,000 metre cubed of material in there approximately, but that's not when you've dug the hole - when you dig the hole and refill it, you could double that."

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Henry went to his bedroom to refill his glass.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

Related Words

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