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

This community-centric event brought together Avenues’ clients, their families, staff, donors, volunteers, and neighbors and culminated in a post-walk celebration featuring music, activities, and refreshments. —Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

In-villa refreshments included coffee and tea from the farm, with a traditional wooden Costa Rican chorreador pour-over coffee maker, plus a minibar stocked with Hotel Belmar beer and local beverages, and a variety of Costa Rican snacks, including organic dark chocolate bars. —Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game. —Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Officials said the events will feature live match broadcasts on giant LED screens, youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime activities and inflatable attractions. —Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 10 June 2026

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