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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And there are the slices of cucumbers and onions, which add an extra layer of refreshment.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
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
A current "refreshment area" will be approximately doubled to around 100 square metres, he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 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
They deputized their sleeves and grabbed handfuls of napkins from the refreshment stand.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
Waterford City and County Council said facilities and refreshments were available at Butler Community Centre in St John's Park for anyone affected by the fire.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Iraqis greeted them with gifts of drinks and food, continuing the tradition of offering refreshments to pilgrims.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
He and other market organizers passed out refreshments to the vendors — tokens of appreciation for coming back outside amid continuing uncertainty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
At the Max Pawn Luxury store close to the Strip, plush leather chairs, warm lighting and complimentary refreshments reflect a different economic reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The party will start with refreshments, followed by dancing—rock and roll on the record player for Susie’s friends and merengues and cha-chas by a live Dominican combo for her parents’ guests.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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