fresher

[ fresh-er ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. freshman.

fresher

/ ˈfrɛʃə; ˈfrɛʃmən /

noun

1. a first-year student at college or university

Word History and Origins

Origin of fresher¹

First recorded in 1880–85; fresh(man) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

After a busy freshers' week, he says going out is now limited to a couple of pints at the pub once or twice a week.

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Vettel was on tyres that may or may not have made it to the end of the race - Alonso’s considerably fresher, and Button’s fresher still.

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"It was nice to come out today with slightly fresher legs, execute really well and come away with a silver medal."

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It may mean they are fresher, but it also means a tougher test for them stepping into such an environment.

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a car was "deliberately" driven into people outside a freshers event.

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