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   Re·fresh·ment

   /rəˈfreSHm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a light snack or drink, especially one provided in a public place or at a public event: "light refreshments are available" Similar food and drinksustenancefareliquid refreshmentsnackstidbitseatablesa bitedrinksinformal:nibbleseatsgrubbreadnoshchowboozescoffchuckformal:comestiblesprovenderarchaic:victualsvittlesviandsmeatcommonsrare:alimentpabulum
   • 2. the giving of fresh mental or physical strength or energy: "hobbies and vacations are for refreshment and recreation" Similar invigorationrevitalizingrevivalrestoringstrengtheningenliveningperking upstimulationfresheningenergizingreanimationresuscitationrevivificationrejuvenationregenerationrenewal

   Word Origin late Middle English (in refreshment (sense 2)): from Old French refreschement, from the verb refreschier (see refresh).

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