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

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

Angell will speak about his work at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

The parade will end at Fairwood Park, where refreshments will be served. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024

Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum is providing Christmas refreshments. —Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing refreshment

• liquid refreshment

Kids Definition

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