refreshment room
Definition
Noun: - A place for light meals and drinks: "refreshment room" refers to a room or area, often in a public building such as a railway station, airport, or theatre, where light food and beverages are sold and consumed.
Usage Examples
- (A small café area at a train station.)
- (A designated area for light food and drinks in a performance venue.)
Advanced Usage
- "refreshment room" is a somewhat formal or dated term; in modern English, it is often replaced by "café," "snack bar," or "canteen."
- The old refreshment room at the museum has been renovated into a modern café. (The original room for light food has been updated.)
Variants and Related Words
- Refreshment (n): light food or drink; the act of refreshing.
- We need some refreshment after the long walk. (Light food or drink to restore energy.)
- Refreshment stand (n): a small kiosk or counter selling drinks and snacks.
- The park has a refreshment stand near the playground. (A small outdoor stall for refreshments.)
Synonyms
- Café: a small restaurant serving light meals and drinks.
- Snack bar: a place where snacks and beverages are sold.
- Canteen: a dining area, especially in a workplace or school.
Related Idioms
- "To have a bite to eat": to eat a small amount of food, often in a casual setting like a refreshment room.
- Let's have a bite to eat at the refreshment room before the train arrives. (Eat a small meal or snack.)