refreshment

noun

re·​fresh·​ment ri-ˈfresh-mənt How to pronounce refreshment (audio)
1
: the act of refreshing : the state of being refreshed
2
a
: something (such as food or drink) that refreshes
b refreshments plural
(1)
: a light meal
(2)
: assorted light foods

Examples of refreshment in a Sentence

Light refreshments will be served at the meeting. The workers were in need of refreshment. We went camping for relaxation and refreshment.
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Already kicked off on March 7, locals and visitors alike gathered for enjoyable refreshments and exciting events. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025 Enjoy gallery tours by Monarch School art students, live music, refreshments, and a performance by the Monarch School Dance Troupe. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 Admission is $5 and includes light refreshments, puzzles to work on and a museum to explore. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refreshment

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of refreshment was in the 14th century

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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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refreshment

noun
re·​fresh·​ment ri-ˈfresh-mənt How to pronounce refreshment (audio)
1
: the act of refreshing : the state of being refreshed
2
a
: something that refreshes
b
plural : a light meal
refreshments will be served after the meeting

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