refreshment
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re·fresh·ment

noun \ri-ˈfresh-mənt\

Definition of REFRESHMENT

1
: the act of refreshing : the state of being refreshed
2
a : something (as food or drink) that refreshes
b plural
(1) : a light meal (2) : assorted light foods

Examples of REFRESHMENT

  1. Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.
  2. The workers were in need of refreshment.
  3. We went camping for relaxation and refreshment.

First Known Use of REFRESHMENT

14th century

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