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

Most of the water collapsed back, but a new bottom, formed from the dirt and rock of the landslide, had already been laid down by the time the water refilled the lake.

From Literature

They stopped to refill with fresh water, dropping anchor in a cove on the island of Karkara.

From Literature

The bag is heavy, and by the time we’ve refilled their feeder and changed out the coop’s dirty bedding for fresh, we’re both sweating.

From Literature

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

While Enck would prefer consumers shop at stores that sell toiletry refills, ditch plastic coffee pods and take other steps, she acknowledges that such choices are not yet realistic for many people.

From Barron's

Related Words

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