refreshment

noun

re·​fresh·​ment ri-ˈfresh-mənt 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

Casselberry Coin Club: There will be a coin auction, refreshments, and a coin raffle, as well as a presentation about numismatic collectibles. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025

Highlights include a family-friendly reading about Navy veteran and trailblazer Harvey Milk, a dedicated Teen Corner and a Military Family Lounge with refreshments. —Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025

For other summer refreshment, see our guide to the Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers, and the Best Pod Coffee Makers for Cold or Hot Brew. —Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing refreshment

• liquid refreshment

Kids Definition

refreshment

noun

re·​fresh·​ment ri-ˈfresh-mənt 

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