Refreshment: meaning, definitions and examples

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refreshment

 

[ rษชหˆfrษ›สƒmษ™nt ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

at a party

Refreshment refers to food and drinks served at a party or event to satisfy guests' hunger and thirst. It usually includes a variety of light snacks, beverages, and desserts.

Synonyms

appetizers, beverages, snacks

Examples of usage

  • The refreshments at the party were a selection of finger foods and cocktails.
  • Guests enjoyed the refreshments provided, especially the refreshing fruit punch.
Context #2 | Noun

during a break

Refreshment can also mean a short break or rest period during an activity or work. It allows individuals to relax, recharge, and regain energy before continuing.

Synonyms

break, pause, recess

Examples of usage

  • After a long meeting, employees took a brief refreshment to grab a coffee and stretch their legs.
  • The hikers stopped for a quick refreshment before continuing their journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "refreshment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น refresco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคœเคผเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erfrischung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyegar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒั–ะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odล›wieลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ•ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rafraรฎchissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ refresco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์พŒํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชุนุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvฤ›ลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osvieลพenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…็ˆฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osveลพitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svalandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ะณั–ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™zษ™lษ™nmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ refresco

Etymology

The word 'refreshment' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'refreschement', which means 'act of refreshing'. The term evolved over time to encompass both physical sustenance and mental rejuvenation. It has been used in various contexts to signify revitalization and replenishment.

See also: refreshed, refreshing, refreshments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,548, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.