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Refreshment

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation wordnet
  3. 3
    That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink. countable, plural-normally, usually

    "All refreshments will be provided by the hosts."

  4. 4
    snacks and drinks served as a light meal wordnet
  5. 5
    The result of being refreshed. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Recorded since 1665; either directly or via Middle English refreschement, from Old French refrescher (12th century; modern French rafraîchir), itself from re- (“again”) + fresche (“fresh”) (modern French frais; from a Germanic source, cognate with Old High German frisc, modern German frisch, Dutch fris, etc.)

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