refreshment
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
- (countable, plural-normally, usually) That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.
- (countable, uncountable) The result of being refreshed.
Synonyms
light repast
food and drink
Translations
rafraîchissement
Erfrischung
ristoro
refresco
verfrissing
αναψυχή
refresco αναψυκτικό
levamen
ساردهمهنیFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/
Etymology
In summary
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.)
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