refreshment

Universal Words noun 1 (refreshments) [pl.] drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event: Light refreshments will be served during the break. * Tickets include the price of refreshments. 2 [U] (formal) food and drink: In York we had a short stop for refreshment. * Can we offer you some refreshment? * a refreshment room / kiosk / tent * (humorous) liquid refreshment (= alcoholic drink) 3 [U] (formal) the fact of making sb feel stronger or less tired or hot: a place to rest and find refreshment for mind and body