refreshment
[ri-fresh-muh nt]
- something that refreshes, especially food or drink.
- refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal.
- the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
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Origin of refreshment
Synonyms
See more synonyms for refreshment on Thesaurus.com3. invigoration, rejuvenation, renewal.
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Examples from the Web for refreshments
Contemporary Examples
Normally of good balance, I found myself reaching for the handrail, unable to clasp it for the refreshments in my hands.
Historical Examples
While the others were still enjoying the refreshments she took the book and read.
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
A black jack of ale and the heel of a loaf at a wayside inn were all my refreshments.
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
Mr. Monday and Mr. Dodge were invited by signs to be seated, and refreshments were offered.
Homeward BoundJames Fenimore Cooper
What a commission from the restaurateur for supplying the refreshments!
Vivian GreyEarl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
Ernstorff now brought in refreshments; and for a moment they ceased playing.
Vivian GreyEarl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
refreshment
- the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed
- (plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
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Word Origin and History for refreshments
refreshment
n.
late 14c., "act or fact of refreshing," originally mental and spiritual, from Old French refreschement (Modern French rafraîchissement, from refreschier (see refresh). Refreshments, of food and drink only, from 1660s.
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