noun
Uncommon
refill
REE-fihl
Refill (noun) means a fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink. Example: “Can I get a refill on my coffee?”
noun
1
A fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink.
"Can I get a refill on my coffee?"
"The pharmacy sent a text when my prescription refill was ready."
verb
1
To fill something up again after it has been emptied.
"He refilled the water bottle before the hike."
How to use refill
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilling something back up, or the extra amount you get when you do.
Common pairings
coffee refill
refill a prescription
ask for a refill
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Word forms
- Plural
- refills
- Third person singular
- refills
- Past tense
- refilled
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Etymology
From re- ("again") plus fill.
Synonyms
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replenish
fill again
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “refill” mean?
The word “refill” means a fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink. In plain terms, filling something back up, or the extra amount you get when you do.
How do you pronounce “refill”?
“Refill” is pronounced REE-fihl (/ˈɹiː.fɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “refill” in a sentence?
Here is “refill” used in a sentence: “Can I get a refill on my coffee?”
What part of speech is “refill”?
Depending on how it is used, “refill” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “refill” a common word?
“Refill” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “refill” have?
“Refill” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink.
