refreshment Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun snacks and drinks served as a light meal
  2. noun activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
    recreation.
    • time for rest and refreshment by the pool
    • days of joyous recreation with his friends

WordNet


Re*fresh"ment noun
Etymology
CF. OF. refreschissement, F. rafra&icir;chissement.
Definitions
  1. The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression.
  2. That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation; especially, an article of food or drink.

Webster 1913