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
Each center will have light refreshments and free eclipse glasses, and visitors are encourages to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
—
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
When she was finished, guests filled with wonder, and many refreshments, started peeling off to bed.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The event will also feature games, crafts, and refreshments.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
The performers are putting on an improv show, complete with a cover charge, refreshments and an introductory monologue.
—Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
Plus, check out paper kite building classes, kite-flying competitions, refreshments, and kites for sale.
—Clilly, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Music, dancing, refreshments, activities and special entertainment.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2024
The event will feature refreshments and a ceremonial tree planting.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Early 2020 Price: From $612 White Elephant Palm Beach, Florida
Swim in the year-round heated pool or take a short walk to the beach, relax with a read from the hotel’s library, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
When she was finished, guests filled with wonder, and many refreshments, started peeling off to bed.
—Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The event will also feature games, crafts, and refreshments.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
The performers are putting on an improv show, complete with a cover charge, refreshments and an introductory monologue.
—Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
Plus, check out paper kite building classes, kite-flying competitions, refreshments, and kites for sale.
—Clilly, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Music, dancing, refreshments, activities and special entertainment.
—Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2024
The event will feature refreshments and a ceremonial tree planting.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Early 2020 Price: From $612 White Elephant Palm Beach, Florida
Swim in the year-round heated pool or take a short walk to the beach, relax with a read from the hotel’s library, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
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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
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