Refreshment

/rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A drink or light snack that provides a feeling of refreshment.

After the hike, we enjoyed some cold refreshment to cool down.

The act of refreshing or revitalizing; a means of providing relief or comfort.

The brief break during the meeting was a welcome refreshment for everyone.

A state of being refreshed; restoration of energy.

The vacation provided a much-needed refreshment from their busy lives.

From Middle English 'refreshen', meaning to restore strength; from Old French 'rafraichir', meaning to make cool again.

light refreshments

A selection of small snacks and drinks, often served at social gatherings.

refreshment break

A short pause in a meeting or event for snacks and drinks.

refresh

To restore energy or vitality.

rejuvenation

The process of making someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.

snack

A small amount of food eaten between meals.

Drinks and snacks provided at a casual gathering.

Let's grab some refreshments before the meeting.

Something that revives or boosts mood.

This coffee is my refreshment for the day.