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 social time at 10 a.m. with refreshments, a raffle and a silent auction, followed by the program at 10:30 a.m. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025

After there will be some light refreshments and desserts. —Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025

This youth event includes fishing, refreshments, goodies, games, prizes and more. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025

The association will provide the tools, work gloves, guidance and refreshments. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 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