Refreshment Meaning
/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
nounThat which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.
Sentence Examples
Can I offer you some refreshment?
It's time for some liquid refreshment. Who's going to buy the drinks?
May I offer you a refreshment, Your Highness?
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We stopped at a small cafe to have a light ____ and rest before continuing our journey.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The organizers provided light ____ including sandwiches and fruit juice during the break.
Word Origin & History
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.)
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He was very friendly and polite to John, and after giving us a slight look, he called a groom to take us to our boxes, and invited John to take some refreshment."
— [1877], Anna Sewell, “Earlshall”, in Black Beauty: […], London: Jarrold and Sons, […], →OCLC, part II, page 101:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We stopped at a small cafe to have a light ____ and rest before continuing our journey.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The organizers provided light ____ including sandwiches and fruit juice during the break.