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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His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
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
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
Angel and Kiara, dressed in matching jeans and shirts, walked back and forth to the refreshment stand ten or fifteen times, giggling and hoping they were being noticed.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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
"I'm really happy that people have a place to do this," she told AFP between her table of refreshments and the green camping tent she shares with her mother, stepbrother, and his mother.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
After cancelling it, they put me on a different flight that had no TVs and sent me a $25 voucher for refreshments.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
It features hanging macrame chairs, a tabletop mindfulness garden and refreshments such as sparkling water, hot tea and Japanese whiskey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Berthe Erica Crow, please rise and go to the kitchen for the refreshments.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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