/ri fresh"meuhnt/ , n.
1. something that refreshes, esp. food or drink.
2. refreshments , articles or portions of food or drink, esp. for a light meal.
3. the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
[ 1350-1400; ME refresshement refreschement. See REFRESH, -MENT ]
Syn. 3. invigoration, rejuvenation, renewal.