refreshment

[ri-fresh-muhnt]

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

refreshment

/ rɪˈfrɛʃmənt /

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of refreshment¹

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

Example Sentences

Enjoy the escapist refreshment, is what she's saying.

From Salon

He voices his concerns to Lily, with whom he enjoys mass in the day and alcoholic refreshments in the evening.

From Los Angeles Times

The ranger service thanked emergency services who responded to the alert and local businesses that provided accommodation, food and refreshments.

From BBC

Pérez was accused of commingling the traffickers’ profits with legitimate revenue from ticket and refreshment sales.

From Los Angeles Times

Hotel accommodation must be offered free of charge if an overnight stay becomes necessary, as well as transport between the hotel and the airport along with a free meal and refreshments.

From BBC

Related Words

• snack