noun
refreshment
rih-FREHSH-muhnt
noun
1
Food or drink taken to restore energy, especially a light snack.
"Refreshments were served during the intermission."
"There's a table of refreshments at the back of the hall."
2
The act or feeling of being restored in energy or spirits.
"A short nap gave her real refreshment before the evening shift."
How to Use Refreshment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually used for snacks and drinks laid out at an event, or more generally for anything that restores your energy.
Common pairings
light refreshments
refreshments provided
stop for refreshment
Word Forms
refreshments plural
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Etymology
Recorded in English since the 1600s, from Old French refrescher, "to refresh," ultimately from re- plus fresche ("fresh").