refection
Refreshment through food
Refection is a meal or light refreshment, or the taking of food and drink.
The word is formal and somewhat archaic, appearing mainly in religious or institutional contexts: The monks gathered in the refectory for their evening refection.
A refectory is a dining hall, especially in a monastery or college.
Food served and consumed
banquet · feast · collation · snack · midday meal · light meal · communal meal · dining
Consumable nourishment source
- sustenanceMeans of living
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- victualsFood and drink
- fareTransport payment
nutriment · aliment · nutrition · edibles · comestibles · viands · rations · provender
Return after decline
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- reinvigorationRestoring strength or energy
- renewalMaking current again
- recuperationGradual return to health
revitalization · recharging · strengthening · fortification · respite · rest · pause · break
repast
Food served and consumed
supper · banquet · feast · collation · snack · midday meal · light meal · communal meal · dining · mealtime
food
Consumable nourishment source
- sustenanceMeans of living
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- victualsFood and drink
fare · nutriment · aliment · nutrition · edibles · comestibles · viands · rations · provender · daily bread
revival
Return after decline
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- reinvigorationRestoring strength or energy
- renewalMaking current again
recuperation · revitalization · recharging · strengthening · fortification · respite · rest · pause · break · spiritual renewal
refectionfeast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
banquet · lavish spread · gala dinner · wedding breakfast · state dinner
refectionfasting
Deliberate food avoidance
starvation · abstinence · hunger · deprivation · famine