refreshments — Light food and drinks served at a meeting, party, or other gathering
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Light food and drinks served at a meeting, party, or other gathering
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfreʃmənts/
Example Sentences
- The boss was so cheap that the 'refreshments' turned out to be tap water and expired crackers.
- Please help yourself to the refreshments in the lobby.
- The wedding refreshments were so fancy that I felt guilty eating a $50 cupcake.
refreshments
NOUN[/rɪˈfreʃmənts/]
Light food and drinks served at a meeting, party, or other gathering
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from the French-influenced English verb 'refresh,' derived from Old French 'refreschir' (to cool, revive), combining 're-' (again) and 'freschir' (to become fresh, from Latin 'frigidus'). It evolved to mean foods and beverages that revive tired individuals by restoring energy and freshness.
Breakdown
re- (again) + fresh (cool, new) + -ment (noun suffix indicating state or condition) + -s (plural marker). The suffix '-ment' converts the verb 'refresh' into a noun meaning 'the act of refreshing or things that refresh.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss was so cheap that the 'refreshments' turned out to be tap water and expired crackers.”
“Please help yourself to the refreshments in the lobby.”
“The wedding refreshments were so fancy that I felt guilty eating a $50 cupcake.”
“We need to order refreshments for tomorrow's board meeting.”
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