replenishment

American  

[ri-plen-ish-muhnt] / rɪˈplɛn ɪʃ mənt /

noun

1. the act or process of resupplying, refilling, or renewing.

   I calculated that, without prompt replenishment, we would soon run out of food and fuel.

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Etymology

Origin of replenishment

replenish ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

The group consists of HMS Prince of Wales, Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan, F-35 jets, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, and is supported by RFA Tidespring, a replenishment tanker.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Big orders for missile replenishment should benefit all defense primes, but especially RTX, whose business is more missile-heavy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“With roughly 4,000 in the U.S. arsenal, that level of usage underscores the likelihood of increased replenishment, production, and defense spending going forward,” Bancroft wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

A Chinese destroyer and replenishment ship, as well as an Iranian forward base vessel, sailed into South African waters earlier this week ahead of the week-long manoeuvres due to kick off at the weekend.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

These centers for rest, food, and replenishment are kept beautiful with lawns and flowers.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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