Refreshments: meaning, definitions and examples
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refreshments
[ rɪˈfrɛʃmənts ]
at a party
Food and drinks served at a social gathering or party to refresh or satisfy guests.
Synonyms
appetizers, beverages, snacks.
Examples of usage
- The host provided a variety of refreshments for the guests to enjoy.
- I helped myself to some delicious refreshments at the party.
during a break
Food and drinks consumed during a break from work or an activity to re-energize or hydrate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I grabbed some quick refreshments during the conference break.
- He always carries a bottle of water for refreshments during his workout.
Translations
Translations of the word "refreshments" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refrescos
🇮🇳 पेय पदार्थ
🇩🇪 Erfrischungen
🇮🇩 minuman ringan
🇺🇦 напої
🇵🇱 napoje orzeźwiające
🇯🇵 軽食
🇫🇷 rafraîchissements
🇪🇸 refrescos
🇹🇷 içecekler
🇰🇷 다과
🇸🇦 مرطبات
🇨🇿 občerstvení
🇸🇰 občerstvenie
🇨🇳 点心
🇸🇮 osvežilne pijače
🇮🇸 veitingar
🇰🇿 сусындар
🇬🇪 გამაგრილებელი სასმელები
🇦🇿 içkilər
🇲🇽 refrescos
Etymology
The term 'refreshments' originates from the verb 'refresh', which comes from the Old French word 'refreschir', meaning 'make fresh again'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to restoring vitality or energy with food and drink.
See also: refreshed, refreshing, refreshment.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,629, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16627 dosing
- 16628 arousing
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- 16631 inestimable
- 16632 metabolite
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