REFRESHMENT
refreshment, recreation
(noun) activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; “time for rest and refreshment by the pool”; “days of joyous recreation with his friends”
refreshment
(noun) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
refreshment (countable and uncountable, plural refreshments)
The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
A light snack or drink.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*fresh"ment (-ment), n. Etym: [CF. OF. refreschissement, F.
rafraîchissement.]
1. The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed;
restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after
suffering; new life or animation after depression.
2. That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation;
especially, an article of food or drink.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition