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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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Food, refreshments, rides, Bunny photos, face painting and unlimited inflatable rides will be available for purchase.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Customers can also enjoy refreshments at Beau's Bar, named after Scott's horse.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Pérez was accused of commingling the traffickers’ profits with legitimate revenue from ticket and refreshment sales.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refreshment
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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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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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