refections

noun

plural of refection
as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings

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  1. meals
  2. menus
Noun
  • While custom living room shelving houses an impressive book collection, the kitchen is stocked with all the essentials needed to prepare meals of any scale.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026
  • The origins of the potluck One of the first references to large communal meals where every attendee contributed is in the Bible.
    — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of meals
Noun
  • As always, menus are subject to change throughout the two months of the promotion.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The visitor experience includes the immersive visual experience learning the history and interactive exhibitions that showcase precious collections that the family has preserved, such as archives, books and menus involving Château Haut-Brion.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of menus
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“Refections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refections. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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