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

There are no rides Bluey’s World isn’t your typical theme park with roller coasters and refreshments. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Visitors can walk or ride bikes in the park before gathering in front of a campfire for refreshments. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025

With several local beers on tap, a wine list and a seasonal cocktail menu, the Hideaway has a wide range of refreshments to enjoy after a long hike. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025

There will be crafts and free refreshments. —Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025

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