refreshment
/rɪˈfrɛʃm(ə)nt
/noun
1 (usually refreshments) A light snack or drink: light refreshments are available [mass noun]: an ample supply of liquid refreshment...
- Drinks and light refreshments are now widely available around the clock.
- Also available are hot and cold drinks and light refreshments at very reasonable prices.
- Following the service those present enjoyed light refreshments and a slice of the celebration cake.
Synonyms
food and drink, sustenance, fare, liquid refreshment;
snacks, titbits, eatables, a bite, drinks
informal nibbles, eats, grub, bread, nosh, chow, booze
British informal scoff
North American informal chuck
formal comestibles, provender
archaic victuals, vittles, viands, meat, commons
rare aliment, pabulum
2 [mass noun] The giving of fresh strength or energy: holidays are for refreshment and recreation...
- A quick gulp from a bottle of cooled water restores energy and provides instant refreshment.
- Drama activities, be it games or enactment of storyboard situations infuse the air with energy, vitality and refreshment.
- I found refreshment, insight and energy to rejoin the challenge of these days.
Synonyms
invigoration, revitalizing, revival, restoring, strengthening, enlivening, perking up, stimulation, freshening, energizing, reanimation, resuscitation, revivification, rejuvenation, regeneration, renewal
Origin
Late Middle English (in sense 2): from Old French refreschement, from the verb refreschier (see refresh).
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