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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Bowles said in offices where the company struggled to retain workers postmerger, it added perks like refreshment fridges, with soft drinks, sparkling water and healthy snacks like fruit and cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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
But the weekend gathering wasn’t all hand-wringing and liquid refreshment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
Enjoy the escapist refreshment, is what she's saying.
From Salon • May 31, 2025
During one Sunday visit Olmsted and the boys found four bands playing, refreshment stands open, and a few thousand people roaming the paths.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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