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

To celebrate, each rider was given complimentary refreshments, a commemorative certificate entitling them to 500 bonus Amtrak Guest Rewards points and a 100-Grand candy bar, Amtrak said. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024

Pushing the flight attendant call button to ask for refreshments, 67%. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2024

And when sitting by the private Retreat pool, trays of refreshments like popsicles or fruit skewers occasionally appear. —Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024

Plus, bag accessorizing adds instant refreshment for a new season. —Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024

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