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

This is not only a board refreshment in name, but in substance as well. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025

Food, refreshments, rides, Bunny photos, face painting and unlimited inflatable rides will be available for purchase. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025

Customers can also enjoy refreshments at Beau's Bar, named after Scott's horse. —Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Pérez was accused of commingling the traffickers’ profits with legitimate revenue from ticket and refreshment sales. —Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 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