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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Light treats and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served, according to academy’s website.
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In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting.
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The free event includes a yog class, tai chi and meditation sessions, chair massage, a sound bath hearing experience, healthy refreshments and giveaways.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The cost is $15, including refreshments.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The free event includes a yog class, tai chi and meditation sessions, chair massage, a sound bath hearing experience, healthy refreshments and giveaways.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The cost is $15, including refreshments.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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