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refreshments

/rɪˈfrɛʃmənts/
re · fresh · ments
Plural:refreshments
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refreshments Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Light food and drinks provided at a public event, meeting, or reception, or sold during a journey.

Example

"Light refreshments will be served in the lobby during the intermission."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to light food and drinks served at an event or venue, this word is almost exclusively used in the plural form ('refreshments'), whereas the singular ('refreshment') typically refers to the abstract state of being revitalized.

• Nearby Words

refreshing
refreshingly
refreshment
refreshments
refrigerant
refrigerate
refrigeration

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old French 'refreschement', from 'refrescher' (to renew or cool), ultimately tracing back to the Germanic root 'frisk' meaning fresh.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refreshments. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refreshments
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