Refreshment

/rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/ noun

Definition

Food or drink that restores energy and makes you feel better, or the feeling of being restored or revived.

Etymology

From Old French 'refreshir', combining 're-' (again) and 'freschir' (to freshen), from 'freis' (fresh). The word entered English in the 1300s.

Kelly Says

The word 'refreshment' originally meant the actual feeling of being revived, not just the drink—so a refreshment was the mental and physical restoration, making it a beautifully accurate word for what a good snack does to your mood.

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