refill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which serves to refill or replace something.
  2. An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost.
  3. Refuelling, fuel to refill an empty fuel tank (of a vehicle or machine) or other fuel container.
  4. A product intended to replace the used contents of a container or the exhausted supply of a device.
  5. A repeat of a prescription.
  6. An act or process of refilling.
verb
  1. To fill up once again.
  2. To repeat a prescription.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹiː.fɪl/ [ˈɹʷɪi̯.fɪɫ] [-fɪo̯] [-fɪʊ̯] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-refill (noun).wav /ˌɹiːˈfɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-refill (verb).wav

Word forms

refill refills refilling refilled

Etymology

From re- (“again”) + fill (noun).

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