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refreshment

[ri-fresh-muhnt] / rɪˈfrɛʃ mənt /
NOUN
small amount of food or drink
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Bowles said in offices where the company struggled to retain workers postmerger, it added perks like refreshment fridges, with soft drinks, sparkling water and healthy snacks like fruit and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

And there are the slices of cucumbers and onions, which add an extra layer of refreshment.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

According to Wilson, the board indicated an “openness” to some unspecified director refreshment over several years and a phased de-staggering of the board over time.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

But the weekend gathering wasn’t all hand-wringing and liquid refreshment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

The kid who was sitting next to Dad in the auditorium is holding on to Dad’s hand and dragging him along toward the refreshment tables.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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