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.
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And when sitting by the private Retreat pool, trays of refreshments like popsicles or fruit skewers occasionally appear.
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Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Plus, bag accessorizing adds instant refreshment for a new season.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Guests will enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to explore the current Surreality exhibition, featuring more than 100 works of art that challenge perceptions and blur the lines between reality and imagination.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Attendees who stop by the shop at 150 W. Main Street can enjoy light refreshments, discounts and a new space.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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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
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