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View usage for: (rɪfreʃmənt) Word forms: plural refreshments1. plural nounRefreshments are drinks and small amounts of food that are provided, for example, during a meeting or a journey. 2. uncountable nounYou can refer to food and drink as refreshment. [formal] May I offer you some refreshment? More Synonyms of refreshment refreshment in British English (rɪˈfrɛʃmənt) noun1. the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed 2. (plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal refreshment in American English (rɪˈfrɛʃmənt) noun1. a refreshing or being refreshed 2. something that refreshes, as food, drink, or rest 3. [pl.] food or drink or both, esp. as a light meal Word origin ME refreshement < MFr refreschementExamples of 'refreshment' in a sentencerefreshment Passengers can expect free meals and refreshments in this case.Work with your agent to set up refreshment pit stops where your home or grounds can be seen from flattering angles.If a flight is delayed by more than two hours, the airline must offer refreshments and free phone calls.We provided refreshments and music in the parking lot.There is also a café for light refreshment.The duke is not the first celebrity to stop for refreshment in humble surroundings.They were probably in need of refreshment.Maybe she should offer to serve refreshments.We have been quite successful in receiving money for equipment but we also need to provide refreshments.The groups are relaxed and refreshments are typically provided.Nor did they go to the hospitality tent for liquid refreshment, as we claimed.After light refreshments of fruits and preserves, there were fireworks over the lake.The square is a charming, shady place to take refreshment.It merely needs refreshment at regular intervals, which is what is happening now.Light refreshments are on offer while you're pampered.About noon the king returned to his lodging, to take some refreshment after his fatigue.Do we need refreshment then, my friends?I think the point of a cup of tea is more for the liquid refreshment element when you are on a site.More than 90 stalls will offer a selection of plants and garden essentials, meals and refreshments.Hundreds are thought to owe money for subsidised meals and refreshments in the House of Commons.The café at Three Mills serves light refreshments.But there's something about the other 5% that makes them more than just liquid refreshment. In other languagesrefreshment British English: refreshment NOUN Refreshments are drinks and small amounts of food that are provided, for example, during a meeting or a journey. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. - American English: refreshment
- Brazilian Portuguese: comes e bebes
- Chinese: 茶点
- European Spanish: refrigerio
- French: rafraîchissement
- German: Erfrischung
- Italian: rinfreschi
- Japanese: 茶菓
- Korean: 다과
- European Portuguese: comes e bebes
- Latin American Spanish: refrigerio
Definition the act of refreshing a place where city dwellers come to find spiritual refreshment Synonyms stimulation freshening reanimation enlivenment Definition snacks and drinks served as a light meal Some refreshments would be nice. Synonyms food and drink drinks snacks nibbles (informal) titbits comestibles Additional synonymsDefinition food I'm starving - let's have some kai. Synonyms food, grub (slang), provisions, fare, board, commons, eats (slang), feed, diet, meat, bread, tuck (informal), tucker (Australian, New Zealand, informal), rations, nutrition, tack (informal), refreshment, scoff (slang), nibbles, foodstuffs, nourishment, chow (informal), sustenance, nosh (slang), daily bread, victuals, edibles, comestibles, provender, nosebag (slang), pabulum (rare), nutriment, vittles (obsolete, dialect), viands, aliment, eatables (slang), F%D Now it is spring, a time of renewal. Synonyms restoration, revival, regeneration, rejuvenation, revitalization, reinvigoration a property which needs extensive renovation Synonyms restoration, repair, overhaul, restoration, renewal, rehabilitation, revamping, refurbishment, doing up (informal), modernization, refitting, fixing up (informal, US, Canadian), reconditioning Additional synonymsDefinition the act, task, or process of repairing Many of the buildings are in need of repair. Synonyms mending, restoration, overhaul, adjustmentDefinition the act of restoring to a former or original condition, place, etc. I specialized in the restoration of old houses. Synonyms repair, recovery, reconstruction, renewal, rehabilitation, refurbishing, refreshment, renovation, rejuvenation, revitalization Definition means of maintaining health or life The state provided a basic quantity of food for daily sustenance. Synonyms nourishment, food, provisions, rations, refreshments, kai (New Zealand, informal), daily bread, victuals, edibles, comestibles, provender, aliment, eatables, refection |