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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The mass will be followed by the center's 47th annual Irish Festival from 1-8 p.m., with entertainment, refreshments and activities.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
There will be free safety glasses, refreshments and the opportunity to look through the solar telescope, accompanied by expert guidance on safe observation practices.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
There will be free safety glasses, refreshments and the opportunity to look through the solar telescope, accompanied by expert guidance on safe observation practices.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Refreshment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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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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