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
Light refreshments will be served and dances will be taught.
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 July 2024
Spanning the entire upper level, the primary retreat offers a sitting area, bedroom, coffee and refreshment bar, direct elevator access and a bonus space that can be used as an office, massage room or workout studio.
—Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 10 July 2024
The inn provided rooms and refreshments to weary travelers.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The row of offices is just feet away from the men's and women’s prayer rooms at the center, and a quaint lobby is lined with refreshments and educational handouts in both English and Arabic.
—Allie Jacobs, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024
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Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 July 2024
Spanning the entire upper level, the primary retreat offers a sitting area, bedroom, coffee and refreshment bar, direct elevator access and a bonus space that can be used as an office, massage room or workout studio.
—Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 10 July 2024
The inn provided rooms and refreshments to weary travelers.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The row of offices is just feet away from the men's and women’s prayer rooms at the center, and a quaint lobby is lined with refreshments and educational handouts in both English and Arabic.
—Allie Jacobs, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024
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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
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