verb
to fill something again
Could you refill my water bottle?
Common phrases & grammar
refill a bottle · refill a cup
American English
How to pronounce refill
verb · nounB1
rihFIHL
/ɹɪˈfɪl/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to fill something again
What to listen for
“Refill” is commonly pronounced /ɹɪˈfɪɫ/. You may also hear /ɹiˈfɪɫ/; both are common American pronunciations.
Usual pronunciation/ɹɪˈfɪɫ/
Common alternate/ɹiˈfɪɫ/
Meanings & examples
verb
to get more medicine using the same prescription
I need to refill my prescription this week.
Common phrases & grammar
refill a prescription
noun
a new supply used to fill something again
I bought an ink refill for my printer.
Common phrases & grammar
ink refill · refill pack
noun
an additional serving of a drink
Would you like a refill?
Common phrases & grammar
free refill
Related words & forms
refilledpast tense and past participlerefillsplural noun · third-person singularrefillingpresent participle
The past and -ing forms double the final l: refilled, refilling.