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

These tiers can help display more petite refreshments, adding depth to your tablescape or saving space on your tables and counters. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Soup can indeed be hot-weather refreshment. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026

Classes were offered in serving in-flight refreshments and putting on makeup. — Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

Guests are encouraged to wear black clothing on this boat party, which will feature DJ performances and refreshments. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 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