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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Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Casselberry Coin Club: There will be a coin auction, refreshments and coin raffle.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024
Changing Hands Bookstore is set to host educator appreciation nights in August that will feature a 20% storewide discount, free refreshments and classroom swag.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
Check out the full list of refreshments and vendors here.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 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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