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refreshment

re·fresh·ment
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-fresh-muh nt]
    • /rɪˈfrɛʃ mənt/
    • /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-fresh-muh nt]
    • /rɪˈfrɛʃ mənt/

Definitions of refreshment word

  • noun refreshment something that refreshes, especially food or drink. 1
  • noun refreshment refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal. 1
  • noun refreshment the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed. 1
  • noun refreshment food and drink 1
  • noun refreshment energized feeling 1
  • noun plural refreshment Refreshments are drinks and small amounts of food that are provided, for example, during a meeting or a journey. 0

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Origin of refreshment

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment

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Parts of speech for Refreshment

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

refreshment popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

refreshment usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for refreshment

noun refreshment

  • balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
  • bite — If you bite something, you use your teeth to cut into it, for example in order to eat it or break it. If an animal or person bites you, they use their teeth to hurt or injure you.
  • blue plate — a plate, often decorated with a blue willow pattern, divided by ridges into sections for holding apart several kinds of food.
  • brunch — Brunch is a meal that is eaten in the late morning. It is a combination of breakfast and lunch.
  • clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.

Top questions with refreshment

  • what is a refreshment?
  • what is the meaning of refreshment?

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