refreshment
/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ noun B2- The process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
- That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink. · All refreshments will be provided by the hosts.
- The result of being refreshed.
Plural refreshments
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In the very middle of the court was a table, with a large dish of tarts upon it: they looked so good, that it made Alice quite hungry to look at them—“I wish they’d get the trial done,” she thought, “and hand round the refreshments!” But there seemed to be no chance of this, so she began looking at everything about her, to pass away the time.
Gardiner’s coming up they were all pressed to go into the house and take some refreshment; but this was declined, and they parted on each side with the utmost politeness.
What refreshment can I offer?
But talking of heat, is there nothing I can offer you by way of refreshment?”
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