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re⋅fresh⋅ment

[ri-fresh-muhnt]
–noun
1. something that refreshes, esp. food or drink.
2. refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, esp. for a light meal.
3. the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME refresshement < MF refreschement. See refresh, -ment


3. invigoration, rejuvenation, renewal.
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re·fresh·ment   (rĭ-frěsh'mənt)   
n.  
  1. The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.

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

  3. refreshments A snack or light meal and drinks.

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