угоще́ние

rare #10660

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1.
treat, refreshments, food (offered to guests)
Хозя́йка поста́вила на стол угоще́ние.
The hostess put the refreshments on the table.
Refers to the food and drink itself.
2.
treating (to food and drink), entertaining (guests), hospitality
Он потра́тил мно́го де́нег на угоще́ние госте́й.
He spent a lot of money on entertaining his guests.
Refers to the act, not the food.

Examples

Стол, ломившийся от угощений, быстро опустел.
The table, groaning under the refreshments, was quickly cleared.
Гости, пресыщавшиеся угощением, вставали из-за стола.
The guests, who had had their fill of the food, got up from the table.
Гость, брезгавший угощением, тихо отставил тарелку.
The guest, who disliked the food, quietly pushed his plate aside.
Спасибо за угоще́ние!
Thanks for the meal.
Кот, околачивавшийся у кухни, ждал угощения.
The cat that had been hanging around the kitchen was waiting for a treat.
Все любят дармовщину, особенно бесплатное угощение.
Everyone loves getting something for nothing, especially free treats.
Гости пришли, и хозяйка приготовила угощение.
The guests arrived, and the hostess prepared some refreshments.
Спасибо за угощение от твоих щедрот.
Thank you for your generous hospitality.