Refection
Noun
- (Literary) Refreshment by food or drink.
- A meal, especially a light one.
Example Sentences
“After a brief stop for refection, the Johnsons continued their drive home.”
“The backpackers made sure to pack a refection for later in the hike.”
“The coffee shop offered refection for students in between classes.”
Word Origin
Latin, late 14th century
Why this word?
Stopping at the local coffee shop on the way to work for a refection isn’t solely a modern invention. In 1872, Rhode Island entrepreneur Walter Scott sold refreshments out of a horse-pulled cart to workers, starting the long tradition of curbside service. The word “refection,” meaning “a light meal,” comes from the Latin “reficere,” meaning “to renew.” The next time you ask your colleague to take an afternoon coffee break, invite them for a refection.
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