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 Flying Pig website also has a list of party zones offering complimentary snacks and refreshments for spectators. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 May 2024

White Linen cocktails have been popular summer refreshments since Rene Dominguez came up with the recipe during Sacramento Cocktail Week in 2009, but the gin-elderflower-cucumber drink hasn’t really spread far beyond the region. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024

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