refreshment
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1.8
- noun
- /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/
:
refrigerios
- I turned my back on the idea of liquid refreshment other than water.
- serve refreshments
- provide refreshments
- include refreshments
Would you like to join me for normal British refreshments?
- Would you like to join me for normal British refreshments?
- After this she began grabbing food and refreshments from behind the counter and throwing them at patrons as they entered.
- So it's, it's, you know, the, and the rest of the money helps to pay for the venue and refreshments and, and, and that so, you know, I think you just have to gauge it.
Examples
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I'll get you some refreshments, shall I?
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There'll be refreshments after the meeting.
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And remember, if you get lost, go to the refreshment stand and wait.
Fiction book (1997) -
Here you go, your afternoon refreshment.
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But the small talk over refreshments could go on only so long.
Fiction book (2002) -
Usually, food and refreshments are included but can be reduced or eliminated if necessary.
Academic text (2010) -
A relaxed environment with comfortable furniture and refreshments contributes to the ease of conversation.
Academic text (1992) -
Al Rose has very generously provided some refreshments for this occasion out of his own pocket.
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Please, enjoy these refreshments that I've thoughtfully laid out for you.
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Please, enjoy these refreshments that I've thoughtfully laid out for you.
Synonyms
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1.0
A liquid people put in their mouths and swallow, like water or juice
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1.0
Food you eat between meals, like fruit or chips
166
1.7
A drink other than water, for example tea or juice
103
2.6
A small food or drink served before a main meal to make you hungry
43
3.7
Food and drink served in a place like a restaurant
11
1.0
A small light food you eat between meals, like chips or fruit
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2.3
A cold drink that makes you feel better when you are tired or hot
1
3.5
A cool drink to make you feel better, often alcoholic
A light meal or snack you eat between main meals
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Etymology
Refreshment comes from the parts re- ('again') and fresh ('new' or 'cool'), and this idea of becoming 'fresh again' explains the other meaning. Small drinks or snacks that revive you during a break are called refreshments.