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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
re·fresh·ment       [ri-fresh-muhnt] Pronunciation Key
–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)  Pronunciation Key 
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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refreshment

noun
1. snacks and drinks served as a light meal 
2. activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends" 

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Refreshment

Re*fresh"ment\ (-ment), n. [CF. OF. refreschissement, F. rafra[^i]chissement.]

1. 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.

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

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