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 refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025

Following the concert, attendees are invited to a reception in the church’s Pilgrim Hall that features light refreshments. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025

Oud is commonly offered as an aromatic refreshment to guests visiting one's home. —Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025

This event will include refreshments, guest speakers and a live DJ. —Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 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