noun
refreshment
rih-FRESH-muhnt/rɪˈfreʃmənt/
Restoration of vigor through replenishment.
A glass of cool water offers welcome refreshment after exercise.
Etymology
Refreshment first named renewal or something that restores, including mental and spiritual encouragement. Food and drink came to bear the name as things that restore bodily strength.
In context
at refreshment break time at sfn everybody yes grabs a tea and coffee
More examples
- She finds mental refreshment in a quiet walk after work.
- We stop at a roadside café for rest and refreshment.
- Volunteers serve light refreshments during the meeting's break.
Forms
refreshment · refreshments
refresh verb — To restore energy, strength, or mental alertness.
refreshing adjective — Pleasantly restoring energy or mental alertness.
Similar words
- nourishment
- Emphasizes nutrients that sustain the body rather than renewed alertness.
- rejuvenation
- Suggests a fuller return of youthful energy or vitality.