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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Consumers needing to pick up last-minute burgers, chips or refreshments for their Fourth of July gathering will have plenty of options this year.
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Insider tip: Take refreshment breaks in the lounge and roof bar of the Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurant, one of the membership perks.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
That includes a spacious lobby, a beer garden, bars and refreshment stands, a merchandise area with dozens of different clothing items.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024
French toast bake and breakfast tacos, in addition to the regular refreshments on offer.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Insider tip: Take refreshment breaks in the lounge and roof bar of the Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurant, one of the membership perks.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
That includes a spacious lobby, a beer garden, bars and refreshment stands, a merchandise area with dozens of different clothing items.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024
French toast bake and breakfast tacos, in addition to the regular refreshments on offer.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 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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