refreshment
Americannoun
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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
Etymology
Origin of refreshment
1350–1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment
Example Sentences
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Niccol said during the investor meeting that the company needed to further refine its supply-chain operations to guarantee more regular refreshment of goods to stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Few breakfasts and refreshment breaks didn’t include someone squeezing a cylinder of icy concentrate into a pitcher, adding water and stirring until it became a drinkable delight.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
Currently making up only 3% of refreshment beverage volumes, the group still has plenty of room to run.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
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
It withheld the refreshment in a sleep slept on it.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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