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To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
Jane Austen

Meaning of "refreshment" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REFRESHMENT

refreshment  [rɪˈfrɛʃmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REFRESHMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Refreshment is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES REFRESHMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of refreshment in the English dictionary

The definition of refreshment in the dictionary is the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed. Other definition of refreshment is snacks and drinks served as a light meal.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REFRESHMENT


accomplishment
əˈkɒmplɪʃmənt
astonishment
əˈstɒnɪʃmənt
attachment
əˈtætʃmənt
catchment
ˈkætʃmənt
detachment
dɪˈtætʃmənt
disestablishment
ˌdɪsɪsˈtæblɪʃmənt
embellishment
ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt
encroachment
ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt
enrichment
ɪnˈrɪtʃmənt
establishment
ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt
fleshment
ˈflɛʃmənt
impeachment
ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt
nourishment
ˈnʌrɪʃmənt
parchment
ˈpɑːtʃmənt
punishment
ˈpʌnɪʃmənt
ravishment
ˈrævɪʃmənt
reattachment
ˌriːəˈtætʃmənt
refurbishment
riːˈfɜːbɪʃmənt
replenishment
rɪˈplenɪʃmənt
retrenchment
rɪˈtrɛntʃmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REFRESHMENT

refreeze
refreezing
refresh
refresh rate
refreshed
refreshen
refreshener
refresher
refresher course
refreshful
refreshfully
refreshing
refreshingly
refreshment bar
refreshment room
refreshment stall
refried beans
refrigerant
refrigerate
refrigerated

WORDS THAT END LIKE REFRESHMENT

abolishment
advertisement
anti-Establishment
banishment
bashment
bewitchment
capital punishment
corporal punishment
diminishment
encashment
entrenchment
garnishment
impoverishment
re-establishment
relinquishment
research establishment
self-punishment
shower attachment
the Establishment
undernourishment
writ of attachment

Synonyms and antonyms of refreshment in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REFRESHMENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «refreshment» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of refreshment

Translation of «refreshment» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REFRESHMENT

Find out the translation of refreshment to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of refreshment from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «refreshment» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

茶点
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

refrigerio
570 millions of speakers

English

refreshment
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ताज़गी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المرطبات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Поселение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

comes e bebes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জলখাবার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rafraîchissement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyegaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erfrischung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

茶菓
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다과
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyegerake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự nghi ngợi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புத்துணர்ச்சியை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिफ्रेशमेंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

serinletme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rinfreschi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyżywienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поселення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

băuturi răcoritoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναψυκτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verversings
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppfriskning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forfriskning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of refreshment

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REFRESHMENT»

The term «refreshment» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.009 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REFRESHMENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «refreshment» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «refreshment» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about refreshment

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9 QUOTES WITH «REFRESHMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word refreshment.
1
George Aiken
As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness.
2
Jane Austen
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
3
Johann Sebastian Bach
The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.
4
Arne Glimcher
There is more to representing art than selling art. The life of the gallery is dependent on the renewal and refreshment of its artists and dealers. When that stops happening, it's the end.
5
Naomi Judd
Solitude is creativity's best friend, and solitude is refreshment for our souls.
6
Wynonna Judd
Silence is refreshment for the soul.
7
Lucy Larcom
No one can feel more gratefully the charm of noble scenery, or the refreshment of escape into the unspoiled solitudes of nature, than the laborer at some close in-door employment.
8
Ovid
There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled.
9
William Penn
True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REFRESHMENT»

Discover the use of refreshment in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to refreshment and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Refreshment Department Services: Response to the Committee's ...
Reply to 3rd report, HC 733 (ISBN 0215027469).
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Administration Committee, 2006
2
Thirsting for God: Spiritual Refreshment for the Sacred Journey
Gary Thomas, a popular speaker and the bestselling author of Sacred Pathways, invites readers to reinvigorate their faith journey as he sheds light on refreshing perspectives about prayer, hope, purpose, and the thirst for God and His love ...
Gary L. Thomas, 2011
3
Daily Spiritual Refreshment for Women Devotional
Featuring scripture and a short devotion, you will find your soul rejuvenated as you journey through the faith-focused messages meant just for you. Turn to face God so he can. . .pour out showers of blessing to refresh you.
‎2011
4
Refreshment in Refuge
A little dog revived with rain, a desperate woman comforted by warm arms, an intimate look at Mary Magdalene's thoughts the morning Christ arose, a woman's unselfish desire, are a few of the stories in this volume about living the Christian ...
Gina Burgess, 2011
5
Refreshment for the Weary Soul: Divine Comfort and Counsel ...
Refreshment for the Weary Soul offers Christians who are aspiring to be used by God a deep drink from the well overflowing with the waters of divine guidance.
Udeme Anosike, 2012
6
Smoothies: 50 Recipes for High-Energy Refreshment
Recipes for blended fruit drinks include such ingredients as yogurt, frozen yogurt, juice, rice milk, tahini, and tofu
Mary Corpening Barber, Sara Carpening, Lori Lyn Narlock, 1997
7
Elim: Or, Hymns of Holy Refreshment
Frederic Dan Huntington. YMNOLQQi ENGLISH - Poetical Collections eriOaa HYMNS OF HOLY REFRESHMENT. EDITED BY THE KT. KEV. F.
Frederic Dan Huntington, 1875
8
Honey from the Rock: Spiritual Refreshment from the Rock of Ages
Fifty-two studies from the Old and New Testaments for devotional reading or sermon preparation.
Ivor Powell
9
Opening Windows: Spiritual Refreshment for Your Walk with Christ
Open the window and hear His voice. Raise the glass and feel His gentle breeze. Refreshment and renewal await you in the pages of this beautiful book inspired by Max Lucado's best-selling praise-and-worship recording, Opening Windows.
Howard Books, 2006
10
Bible Oases: Spiritual Refreshment from Unlikely Places
Powell provides the Christian reader with fresh and challenging insights as he examines the less popular portions of the Bible and their significance for the believer.
Ivor Powell, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REFRESHMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term refreshment is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Massive brand Chardonnays still deliver balance and refreshment
American wine critic Matt Kramer is worried about the modern state of Chardonnay. Speaking at last weekend's International Cool Climate Chardonnay ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
2
Austerity: EDMC to cut expenses on refreshment during meetings
According to top officials, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation incurs an average expense of Rs 8-10 lakh annually on such refreshments, and the decision ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
3
There is neither tea nor refreshment at Tiruvarur junction
Railway passengers alighting or boarding trains at the Tiruvarur railway junction have to undergo a lot of trouble due to the lack of facilities, including tea stall ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
4
Watermelon nature's kiss of refreshment
Watermelon makes me happy. Whether enjoying just sitting on the back deck with a wedge of the cool, pink melon (and yes, when there are seeds, I spit them ... «The Detroit News, Jun 15»
5
Royal Caribbean offering free Royal Refreshment package with any …
The Royal Refreshment package allows for unlimited fountain soda refills and a free Coca-Cola souvenir cup for $6.50 per person, per day for adults and $4.50 ... «Royal Caribbean Blog, Jun 15»
6
Kids With Refreshment Table Give to Charity
A few food trucks and refreshment stands took advantage of the crowds to make a quick buck. Some young entrepreneurs we spoke to are giving parts of their ... «FOX 21 Online, Jun 15»
7
New Orleans bars and restaurants brewing up summer refreshment
Abigail Gullo's beer cocktails at SoBou: Jack Mule photographed on Saturday, May 9, 2015. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune). «NOLA.com, May 15»
8
Bill to allow outdoor drinking areas passes Ohio legislature
Legislation to allow Ohio communities to set up "outdoor refreshment areas" exempt from open-container laws cleared a final legislative vote on Wednesday. «cleveland.com, Apr 15»
9
USA Technologies and Southern Refreshment Services Strengthen …
Southern Refreshment Services, has among the largest installed base of micro-markets, vending and office coffee services in the state of Georgia, serving ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
10
Unilever food, refreshment sales rise
Unilever has booked first-quarter underlying sales growth at its food and refreshment businesses, although pricing in food and volumes of refreshment lines ... «just-food.com, Apr 15»

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