refreshments
word · lemma: refreshment
Definition
Small amounts of drinks and food, usually served at a meeting, event, or social gathering.
Usage & Nuances
'Refreshments' is a polite, somewhat formal word often used for light snacks, drinks, or simple food at gatherings or meetings. It rarely refers to full meals. Collocations include 'serve refreshments', 'light refreshments', and 'refreshments will be provided'.
Spanish: refrescos - aperitivos - refrigeriosPortuguese (BR): refrescos - lanches - petiscosPortuguese (PT): refrescos - lanches - petiscosChinese (Simplified): 茶歇 - 点心 - 饮料Chinese (Traditional): 茶點 - 點心 - 飲料Hindi: जलपान - हल्का नाश्ताArabic: مرطبات - وجبات خفيفةBengali: হালকা খাবার ও পানীয়Russian: напитки и закускиJapanese: 軽食と飲み物Vietnamese: đồ ăn nhẹ và đồ uốngKorean: 다과Turkish: ikramlıklar - hafif yiyecek ve içeceklerUrdu: تازگی خوراک اور مشروباتIndonesian: makanan dan minuman ringan
Example Sentences
After a long drive, we stopped for some refreshments at a roadside cafe.
natural
There will be refreshments after the meeting.
basic
Guests can enjoy refreshments in the lobby.
basic
Free refreshments are provided during the workshop.
basic
Help yourself to some refreshments while you wait.
natural
Light refreshments will be served throughout the event.
natural