How to Use refreshment in a Sentence

refreshment

noun
  • The workers were in need of refreshment.
  • Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.
  • We went camping for relaxation and refreshment.
  • The event will include light refreshments and a cash bar.
    Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024
  • But the best scene is the lowest level bar, where near-the-stage stars step out for some refreshments.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
  • For refreshments, there is a hot chocolate and cider bar as well as food trucks.
    Scott Feinblatt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
  • With precious books in hand, walk a few blocks to Revel for a refreshment.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022
  • RSVPs are expected by March 5 and the event will have light refreshments.
    Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The Moonlight’s Bread and Cheese eatery will sell a variety of food, refreshments, beer and wine.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
  • Greek mountain tea and lemon balm are great for brisk refreshment.
    Max Falkowitz, Bon Appétit, 5 May 2022
  • Uetliberg is a small mountain that looks over the whole city and lake and has plenty of refreshment options at the summit.
    Noele Illien, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Wine, beer and refreshments are available from the courtyard cafe.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • Others made a beeline to a refreshment stand in the shadow of Lambeth Palace.
    Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022
  • The concert will be followed by light refreshments and a time to meet the musicians.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Vikings alumni will be on hand to provide free food and refreshment to fans.
    Joe Noga, cleveland, 14 Oct. 2021
  • The big-batch refreshment is sweet, slightly creamy, fruity, and always the mark of a good time to be had, and this recipe is no exception.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • From 7 to 9 p.m. there will be refreshments and dancing by members of the Sandpipers Square Dance Club.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Hot dogs, ice cream, snow cones, popcorn and other refreshments will be available free of charge at the event.
    Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
  • Those with a wristband were permitted to nip out of the line for refreshment and comfort breaks.
    Max Colchester, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Picnic in the Park with music, food and refreshments from noon-3:30 p.m. Frame Park, Waukesha.
    Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 1 June 2023
  • The $35 ticket includes a copy of Isabel’s book, a Q&A session with the author and light refreshments.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
  • As to be expected from a Row show, there were refreshments, just like in past seasons.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The near beer is not meant to be a refreshment, but a musical instrument.
    Michael Roberts, Outside Online, 17 June 2022
  • Oregon has a unique voice in pinot gris, between the weight of Alsace and the light refreshment of Italian pinot grigio.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The Egerton House Hotel is a great place to stop for an afternoon refreshment, but an even better place for a stay.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Once you’re done shopping, grab some refreshments and enjoy a live DJ set.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • On the first day of the heat wave, the center offered Anderson a safe space to cool off, grab refreshments and recover.
    Austindedios, oregonlive, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The event will feature special guests, refreshments and a mobile gift show.
    Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This was for my own refreshment, not likes on social media.
    Emily Heil, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
  • This formula clings to the skin for the ultimate refreshment.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022

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