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

Many of these workers rely on informal, often unregulated centres that sell and refill cylinders smaller than the standard 14.2kg size.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

When the city tried to refill the pool, workers found that it no longer held water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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

A truck full of goods meant to refill her shelves has not been able to leave Iran since the war started on February 28, she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

She gets up to refill the kettle, make another cup.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Related Words

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