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
The mass will be followed by the center's 47th annual Irish Festival from 1-8 p.m., with entertainment, refreshments and activities.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
There will be free safety glasses, refreshments and the opportunity to look through the solar telescope, accompanied by expert guidance on safe observation practices.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Each center will have light refreshments and free eclipse glasses, and visitors are encourages to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
When she was finished, guests filled with wonder, and many refreshments, started peeling off to bed.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The event will also feature games, crafts, and refreshments.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
The performers are putting on an improv show, complete with a cover charge, refreshments and an introductory monologue.
—Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
Plus, check out paper kite building classes, kite-flying competitions, refreshments, and kites for sale.
—Clilly, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Music, dancing, refreshments, activities and special entertainment.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
There will be free safety glasses, refreshments and the opportunity to look through the solar telescope, accompanied by expert guidance on safe observation practices.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Each center will have light refreshments and free eclipse glasses, and visitors are encourages to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
When she was finished, guests filled with wonder, and many refreshments, started peeling off to bed.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The event will also feature games, crafts, and refreshments.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
The performers are putting on an improv show, complete with a cover charge, refreshments and an introductory monologue.
—Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
Plus, check out paper kite building classes, kite-flying competitions, refreshments, and kites for sale.
—Clilly, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Music, dancing, refreshments, activities and special entertainment.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 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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