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refreshment Definition

re·fresh·ment (-mənt)

noun

  1. a refreshing or being refreshed
  2. something that refreshes, as food, drink, or rest
  3. food or drink or both, esp. as a light meal

Etymology: ME refreshement < MFr refreschement

refreshment Synonyms

refreshment

n.

snack, light meal, treat, drink; see drink 1, food.

refreshment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • serve: Help will be needed with serving refreshments at the school Sports Day on 2nd July.
  • enjoy: A pleasant area to enjoy some refreshments, Duke of York Square.
  • include: Also many of the events also include free refreshments.

Preposition: on

arrival: Refreshments & Services Catering The modern Cafe Bar situated in the main entrance building provides drinks and light refreshments on arrival.

Adjective modifier

  • complimentary: Either station will be pleased to serve Drivers with complimentary light refreshments.
  • liquid: Open all day every day for liquid refreshment, there are up to six real ales available.
  • light: A cafe where light refreshments are served can also be found in the Visitor Center.
  • home-made: There will be delicious and cheap home-made refreshments in Wray Institute all week.
  • alcoholic: As a general rule our policy on alcohol is to disallow the taking of alcoholic refreshments whilst in the workplace.
  • non-alcoholic: Also, children under fourteen may be admitted to bars outside the permitted hours for non-alcoholic refreshments.

Modifies a noun

  • kiosk: The Skircoat stand is served from refreshment kiosks at the Hunger Hill end of the ground.
  • en-route: We will make a refreshment stop en-route before arriving at the hotel mid-afternoon with time to settle in before dinner.
  • tray: Rooms individually furnished with TV, radio and refreshment tray.
  • trolley: There should be a refreshment trolley on the train.
  • stall: The last London Maze was a huge success and the refreshment stall, like all the others, was very busy.
  • break: After a refreshment break members of the audience will have a chance to tell stories, too.

Noun used with modifier

  • half-time: The package includes a seat in-front of the Directors Box, a program for the evening and half-time refreshments.
  • afternoon: Maud was due with afternoon refreshments, therefore I dismissed Hodges from his duties turning the machine.
  • night: Are there any special criminal offenses applying to late night refreshment houses?
  • interval: One unusual way in which the community was involved in this project was in baking cakes for the free interval refreshments!