re·fill
(ˌ)rē-ˈfil 
refilled; refilling; refills
: to fill again : replenish
: to become filled again
1
: a product or a container and a product used to refill the exhausted supply of a device
2
: something provided again
especially
: a second or later filling of a medical prescription
Examples of refill in a Sentence
Verb
He refilled his glass from the nearby pitcher.
The reservoir will refill once it begins raining.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The war with Iran has resulted in the US, Israel and many US allies in the Gulf burning through significant quantities of their own expensive anti-air missile batteries – often against comparative inexpensive Iranian drones – and those stockpiles will also need to be refilled.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The 32-ounce size will keep you hydrated on the go without too many refills throughout the day, and Hydro Flask has a reputation for being durable and reliable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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Verb
Rinse well—at least three times—before refilling with your homemade sugar water solution.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The war with Iran has resulted in the US, Israel and many US allies in the Gulf burning through significant quantities of their own expensive anti-air missile batteries – often against comparative inexpensive Iranian drones – and those stockpiles will also need to be refilled.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Noun
In-room amenities included a TV with streaming services, complimentary water bottles with refill stations in the hall, a hair dryer, and a modest closet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The 32-ounce size will keep you hydrated on the go without too many refills throughout the day, and Hydro Flask has a reputation for being durable and reliable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refill. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
refill
2 of 2 noun
re·fill
ˈrē-ˌfil
: a new or fresh supply of something
a refill for a ball-point pen
Medical Definition
refill
1 of 2 transitive verb
re·fill
(ˈ)rē-ˈfil
: to fill (a prescription) a second or subsequent time
refill
2 of 2 noun
re·fill
ˈrē-ˌfil
1
: a replacement in a cavity of removed liquid or other material or a substitution (as of gas) for such material
pneumothorax refill
2
: a prescription compounded and dispensed for a second or subsequent time without an order from the physician
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