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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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
The Firefly in Bloom workshop, presented by Aromatic Acres, includes instruction on floral arrangement, refreshments, and entrance to the fair.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Bus transportation will be provided to the program locations as well as light refreshments.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
With access to a private bath and steam room, couples can indulge in an aromatic, milky cleanse, accompanied by refreshments and sparkling wine.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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