refreshment
pronunciation
How to pronounce refreshment in British English:
UK [rɪˈfreʃmənt]
How to pronounce refreshment in American English:
US [rɪˈfreʃmənt]
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- Noun:
- snacks and drinks served as a light meal
- activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
Word Origin
- refreshment (n.)
- late 14c., "act or fact of refreshing," originally mental and spiritual, from Old French refreschement (Modern French rafraîchissement, from refreschier (see refresh). Refreshments, of food and drink only, from 1660s.
Example
- 1. There was a separate refreshment room for bengali boys for meeting their caste requirements .
- 2. The old museum would become a new visitor centre , and the plans include the first ever education centre in dean 's yard beside the choir school and a cafe ; at the moment the only refreshment for millions of tourists each year is a tea stall in the cloister .
- 3. After food and refreshment he continued driving over the grasslands .
- 4. Lunch and refreshment will also be provided .
- 5. How come you refreshment than that of the son .