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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TANNER: We’ve started to see some traction around our refreshment brand, Ice Breakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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
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
With that refreshment I could perhaps regain a degree of energy: without it, it would be difficult to proceed.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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