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

Donors who have contributed to the main hall project will also be recognized during a check presentation ceremony and refreshments will be served. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025

Unfortunately, perhaps for all of us, there will be no quiz on this short refreshment of your memory. —Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025

There will be a card party with lunch and refreshments at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Thursday, Feb. 24, at 8:15 p.m. The kitchen in Kasper’s Tavern is now under new management, serving meals and lunches, or come and play shuffleboard. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

There also will be a pet vendor village and plenty of refreshments, including pup cups for the dogs. —Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 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