refreshment
/ri'freʃmənt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed: The process of restoring strength, energy, or spirits through rest, relaxation, or enjoyment.
- (Often plural: refreshments) Light food and drink: A small amount of food and drink, typically served at a social event, meeting, or as a break.
Examples of Usage
Noun (State/Act of Refreshing):
- A short walk in the cool air provided welcome refreshment.
- The holiday was a necessary refreshment for her weary mind.
Noun (Food and Drink):
- Refreshments will be served after the lecture.
- We stopped at a roadside stand for some light refreshment.
Advanced Usage
- "To take refreshment": To consume food or drink, especially in a light or informal manner.
- The travelers stopped at the inn to take refreshment.
Variants and Related Words
- Refresh (verb): To give new strength or energy to; to reinvigorate.
- A cold shower will refresh you.
- Refreshing (adjective): Serving to refresh; pleasantly new, different, or interesting.
- A refreshing drink of lemonade.
Synonyms
- Revival: The act of bringing back to life, consciousness, or strength.
- Nourishment: The food necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
- Snack: A small amount of food eaten between meals.
Related Phrases
- Refreshment break: A short pause in an activity for the purpose of having light food or drink.
- The conference schedule includes a 20-minute refreshment break at 10:30 AM.
Related Idioms
- Food for thought: Something that provokes thinking or serious consideration. (Conceptually related as intellectual refreshment).
- The speaker's ideas provided plenty of food for thought.
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
- days of joyous recreation with his friends
- snacks and drinks served as a light meal