refill

[ verb ree-fil; noun ree-fil ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to fill again.

noun

1. a material, supply, or the like, to replace something that has been used up:

   a refill for a prescription.

refill

verb

1. to fill (something) again

noun

1. a replacement for a consumable substance in a permanent container
2. a second or subsequent filling

   a refill at the petrol station

3. informal.
   another drink to replace one already drunk

Derived Forms

• reˈfillable, adjective

Other Words From

• re·filla·ble adjective noun
• nonre·filla·ble adjective
• unre·filled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of refill¹

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + fill

Example Sentences

“Even with electricity... it puts a lot of stress on that system; you draw down that tank faster than it can get refilled,” Prichard said.

From Los Angeles Times

She was able to refill her prescriptions at her pharmacy, and someone offered her a new wardrobe and other goods.

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It will only refill prisons, push more people to the streets and erase criminal justice reform progress.

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Opponents argue that by stiffening penalties we’ll refill our prisons after having dramatically reduced their populations to meet a federal court order.

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When Rahmani got to the beach, the muddy bag was emptied out in the sand and refilled with sea water.

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Related Words

• refresh
• restock
• restore