English Explanatory Dictionary

refreshment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
  2. That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.
  3. The result of being refreshed.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-refreshment.wav

Word forms

refreshment refreshments

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.)

Synonyms

reinvigoration revival restoration renewal renovation reanimation repair

Related words

refresher

Derived words

advanced refreshment horizontal refreshments liquid refreshment refreshment car refreshment room
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