refreshment
UK: /rɪˈfreʃmənt/ | US: /rɪˈfreʃmənt/
n. 1. A light snack or drink, especially one that restores energy.
n. 2. The act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
The word "refreshment" originates from the combination of the prefix "re-" (meaning "again"), the root "fresh" (from Old English "fresc," meaning "new" or "vigorous"), and the suffix "-ment" (a noun-forming suffix from Latin "-mentum"). The term originally referred to the act of restoring vigor or energy, later extending to the food or drink that provides such restoration. The logic follows the idea of "making fresh again," whether physically or mentally.
The hikers stopped for a quick refreshment by the stream.
The cool breeze brought a sense of refreshment after the long hike.
The conference included coffee and light refreshments for attendees.
A short nap can be a great refreshment during a busy workday.
The spa offers treatments designed for total mental and physical refreshment.