refreshment

noun

Etymology: Recorded since 1665; either directly or via Middle English refreschement, from Old French refrescher (12th century; modern French rafraîchir), itself from re- (“again”) + fresche (“fresh”) (modern French frais; from a Germanic source, cognate with Old High German frisc, modern German frisch, Dutch fris, etc.)

1. The process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
2. That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.

   “All refreshments will be provided by the hosts.”

   “He was very friendly and polite to John, and after giving us a slight look, he called a groom to take us to our boxes, and invited John to take some refreshment.”

3. The result of being refreshed.