noun
refill
REE-fihl
noun
1
A fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink.
"Can I get a refill on my coffee?"
"The pharmacy sent a text when my prescription refill was ready."
verb
1
To fill something up again after it has been emptied.
"He refilled the water bottle before the hike."
How to Use Refill
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilling something back up, or the extra amount you get when you do.
Common pairings
coffee refill
refill a prescription
ask for a refill
Word Forms
refilled past tense, refills plural, refills singular
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Etymology
From re- ("again") plus fill.