refreshment
NounUS[ruh-fresh-muhnt]/rəˈfrɛʃmənt/3 syllables
Synonyms:
recreation
Open English WordNet
Noun (2)refreshments
- snacks and drinks served as a light mealType of bite, collation
- 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”Synonyms: recreationType of rejuvenation
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Re·fresh′ment (-ment), noun
Origin: CF. OF. refreschissement, F. rafraîchissement.
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.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54