Refreshment

Word REFRESHMENT
Character 11
Hyphenation re fresh ment
Pronunciations /ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/

Definitions and meanings of "Refreshment"

What do we mean by refreshment?

The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed. noun

Something, such as food or drink, that refreshes. noun

A snack, light meal, or drink. noun

The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; relief after exhaustion, etc. noun

That which refreshes; a recreation; that which gives fresh strength or vigor, as food, drink, or rest: in the plural it is now almost exclusively applied to food and drink. noun

The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression. noun

That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation; especially, an article of food or drink. noun

The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour. noun

A light snack or fresh drink without alcohol. noun

Snacks and drinks served as a light meal noun

Activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation noun

The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.

A light snack or drink.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Refreshment

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The word "refreshment" in example sentences

There was every kind of hot and cold liquors; everything which can be the most widely and the most splendidly comprehended under the term refreshment: ❋ Various (N/A)

What do you think of when you hear the word refreshment? ❋ Happy (2008)

Three, all under two years old, alternately made staggering rushes to the edge of the unguarded trap-door – and were rescued just in time to prevent their committing suicide in the depths – and rushes to obtain refreshment from the breasts of their mothers, which were conveniently exposed. ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

In such living, personal character and taste would flower as never before; the home of each individual would be at last a true personal expression; and the union of individuals in marriage would not compel the jumbling together of all the external machinery of their lives, – a process in which much of the delicacy and freshness of love, to say nothing of the power of mutual rest and refreshment, is constantly lost. ❋ Unknown (1898)

Somehow, in spite of myself, my despair was slipping away and a feeling of - "refreshment" - seems somehow the best word-was rising within me. ❋ Zelazny, Roger (1978)

Because it is ordained for spiritual refreshment, which is conformed to corporeal refreshment. ❋ Aquinas Thomas (N/A)

Tenth -- If possible avoid patronizing the so-called refreshment wagons or dining cars, which are expensive and uniformly bad. ❋ Unknown (1910)

Yet those of us who can recall the refreshment and delight which Black's earlier books spread amongst us will never allow that the shadow of eclipse that now lies upon his literary fame is either deserved or likely to prove lasting. ❋ Reid, Stuart J (1905)

At that magic word refreshment the whole crowd formed up in procession and silently awaited the signal to start. ❋ Unknown (1898)

"I must say I think the idea of refreshment would not enter the head of anyone who had the pleasure of your company here, Miss McLeod, unless you suggested it yourself." ❋ William Le Queux (1895)

Eleanor took a seat by the guards, and began to drink in refreshment. ❋ Unknown (1864)

The refreshment was a truly royal repast, -- we eat on silver, -- the table groaned, as Mr. Heathfield would say, under the king's hospitality. ❋ Ferdinand Brock Tupper (1834)

Dining Table Wine School, we do pause now and then for a bit of additional refreshment, which is how I happen to be writing about martinis in my column for Wednesday's paper. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And, where is the wisdom in attempting to quell a dispute by utilizing a refreshment which is well known for having the opposite effect in such a circumstance? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Curiously enough I've taken a ghoulish interest in the £40.00 PER DAY unreceipted 'refreshment' allowance for MPs. ❋ Glyn Davies (2008)

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