refreshment

American  

[ri-fresh-muhnt] / rɪˈfrɛʃ mənt /

noun

1. something that refreshes, especially food or drink.

2. refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal.

3. the act of refreshing refreshing or the state of being refreshed.

   Synonyms:

   renewal, rejuvenation, invigoration

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refreshment British  

/ rɪˈfrɛʃmənt /

noun

1. the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed

2. (plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal

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Etymology

Origin of refreshment

1350–1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment

Example Sentences

A current "refreshment area" will be approximately doubled to around 100 square metres, he said.

From Barron's

After cancelling it, they put me on a different flight that had no TVs and sent me a $25 voucher for refreshments.

From MarketWatch

“The Board continues to be committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and recognizes the importance of Board refreshment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

"Your mother invited me," she murmured, when she saw him at the refreshment table.

From Literature

Related Words

• snack