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.
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Also, pioneer-era music, dancing in the Stone Cottage, refreshments, and interactive activities.
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Complimentary fire pits, with refreshments available for purchase, in the Winterland and Twinkle Town areas of the resort.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
When and where: Friday from noon to 5 p.m. on the third floor of Bamboo Detroit — 1420 Washington Blvd., Suite 30, in Detroit.
Tickets: While admission is free, attendees are encouraged to reserve a spot on Eventbrite to ensure enough refreshments.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Complimentary fire pits, with refreshments available for purchase, in the Winterland and Twinkle Town areas of the resort.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
When and where: Friday from noon to 5 p.m. on the third floor of Bamboo Detroit — 1420 Washington Blvd., Suite 30, in Detroit.
Tickets: While admission is free, attendees are encouraged to reserve a spot on Eventbrite to ensure enough refreshments.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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