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

The content will differ each evening and begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments and fellowship April 8, April 9, and April 10. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

The funds will go toward buying supplies such as magnifying glasses, a model of a flower, craft materials and refreshments. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025

Spaces were also available for game demos, classic arcade gaming, souvenirs, and refreshments. —Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

The views are immaculate, and there are gratis light refreshments on board (America could never!). —Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 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