refreshment
noun
re·fresh·ment
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Definition of refreshment
1
: the act of refreshing : the state of being refreshed
2a
: 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 refreshments will be served, and the public is welcome. — cleveland.com, "Let creativity flow in watershed art, music and history: Sun Messages," 19 July 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Phil Jensen, The Mercury News, "Sports briefs," 15 Aug. 2019 The day also includes free lunch and refreshments, basket giveaways, a 50/50 raffle and prizes for the winning team in each division. — cleveland.com, "World War II era veteran offers insight into early women’s corps, military life: Olmsted Dates and Data," 12 Aug. 2019 The event features vendors, light refreshments, goodie bags, complimentary chair massages and free breastfeeding photo shoots. — Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, "Global Big Latch On event aims to raise breastfeeding awareness," 29 July 2019 Registration with any Caribana masquerade band includes your costume, entry to the parade, refreshments, meals, music and more. — Anquanette Gaspard, Essence, "Tell Dem We Reach! A First-Timer’s Guide to Caribana, Toronto's Caribbean Carnival," 24 July 2019 In many instances, the artists themselves will be on hand (sometimes, refreshments, too). — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "6 things you should be doing in Milwaukee this weekend, from Festa Italiana to the moon landing," 18 July 2019 There will be refreshments, games and raffle prizes. — Jennifer Boehm, sun-sentinel.com, "10 things to do with the kids this weekend: July 18-21," 16 July 2019 The fee includes greens fee, cart, morning refreshments, and a luncheon provided by Bullocks’ Country Family Restaurant. — Gabrielle Copeland Schoeffield, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "West Carroll: Cheer Summer Festival aims to help cheerleading group raise funds for a practice facility," 16 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'refreshment.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for refreshment
refreshment
noun
English Language Learners Definition of refreshment
: drinks and small amounts of food
: food and drink
: the process of becoming rested and regaining strength or energy
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refreshment
noun
re·fresh·ment
| \ ri-ˈfresh-mənt
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Kids Definition of refreshment
: something (as food or drink) that refreshes
—often used in pl.
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