refreshment

/rɪˈfrɛʃmɪnt/
/rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/
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Other forms: refreshments

Definitions of refreshment
  1. noun
    snacks and drinks served as a light meal
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    type of:
    bite, collation, snack
    a light informal meal
  2. noun
    activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
    “time for rest and refreshment by the pool”
    synonyms: recreation
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    type of:
    rejuvenation
    the act of restoring to a more youthful condition
Pronunciation
US
/rɪˈfrɛʃmɪnt/
UK
/rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/
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