Definitions for refreshment
rɪˈfrɛʃ məntre·fresh·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. refreshmentnoun

   snacks and drinks served as a light meal

2. refreshment, recreationnoun

   activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

   "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. refreshmentnoun

   The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.

2. refreshmentnoun

   A light snack or fresh drink without alcohol.

3. Etymology: Recorded since 1665; either directly or via refreschement, from refrescher (12th century; modern rafraîchir), itself from re- "again" + fresche "fresh" (Modern French frais; from a Germanic source, cognate with frisc, modern German frisch, Dutch fris etc.)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Refreshmentnoun

   Etymology: from refresh.

   1. Relief after pain, want or fatigue.2. That which gives relief, as food, rest.

   He was full of agony and horrour upon the approach of a dismal death, and so had most need of the refreshments of society, and the friendly assistances of his disciples. South.

   Such honest refreshments and comforts of life, our christian liberty has made it lawful for us to use. Thomas Sprat.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Refreshmentnoun

   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. Refreshmentnoun

   that which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation; especially, an article of food or drink

3. Etymology: [CF. OF. refreschissement, F. rafrachissement.]

Matched Categories

1. • Bite
   • Rejuvenation

How to pronounce refreshment?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of refreshment in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of refreshment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of refreshment in a Sentence

1. Buddha:

   On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions it is the best refreshment on the journey and it is the greatest property.

2. Bojangles CEO Jose Armario:

   We appreciate everything our dedicated team has done for Bojangles this past year, from navigating a global pandemic to adjusting to new safety measures to picking up shifts for those unable to come in for work, we've asked, and they've delivered. But this hasn't been easy, and we know many people are physically and emotionally drained, so we hope these extra two days off will provide rest and refreshment.

3. J. S. Bach:

   The aim and final end of all music should be none other then the Glory of God and the refreshment of the soul

4. Jeffrey Godsick:

   It’s a premium lager, it’s got a very good balance of flavor and refreshment to it. It’s fairly deep golden in color. It’s got a hint of fruit to it. It’s got a caramel aromatic to it.

5. Gasper Mir III:

   We will welcome the input and views of Bandera Partners during our board refreshment process and will be seeking to engage further with them in the near term.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=refreshment
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Refreshment
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=refreshment
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshment