refreshment
Americannoun
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refreshments
plural
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something that refreshes, especially food or drink.
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refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal.
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
- Synonyms:
- renewal, rejuvenation, invigoration
noun
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed
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(plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of refreshment
1350–1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment
Example Sentences
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TANNER: We’ve started to see some traction around our refreshment brand, Ice Breakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
And there are the slices of cucumbers and onions, which add an extra layer of refreshment.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
According to Wilson, the board indicated an “openness” to some unspecified director refreshment over several years and a phased de-staggering of the board over time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The French club said access to the concourse remained open so supporters could "use the toilets or go to the refreshment stands" during this waiting period.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
But weary though they were and in need of refreshment they were forced to leave quickly.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Iraqis greeted them with gifts of drinks and food, continuing the tradition of offering refreshments to pilgrims.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 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
Farage and Kenyon were in the area and simply "popped in" for refreshments, the letter stated.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Outside on the rooftop, the crowd spills into smaller conversations over refreshments and city views.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Singer moved about the room with smiles and refreshments and did his best in the way of politeness to make his guests comfortable.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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