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

Key Sailing offers sailing lessons, along with private charters aboard their 41-foot Morgan yacht, complete with refreshments, chocolates, and music. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025

Festivities will feature an outdoor runway fashion show, refreshments, in-store experiences, live modeling and music. —La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts includes a silent art auction, a children’s area, musical entertainment, food and refreshments. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025

And the instant refreshment of an IV drip is often tied simply to the rush of hydration. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 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