refection

noun

ri-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce refection (audio)
Definition of refectionnext
as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings

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Recent Examples of refection This is a refection of both Joran and I in the design. — Bob Townsend, ajc, 26 June 2019
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  1. meal
  2. menu
Noun
  • Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Nausea is a common side effect of these medications, and heavy, greasy meals can amplify it rather than settle the stomach.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • The menu also features Big Green Egg smoked brisket (black-eyed peas, collard greens and red onion marmalade) and Thai turkey and sweet potato hash (red jasmine rice, crispy shallots, basted egg and prik nam pla).
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Coastal flavors and seasonal catches are on the menu at a new restaurant coming soon to Charlotte’s Cotswold neighborhood.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of menu

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“Refection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refection. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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