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

Jan. 6 was still fresher in voters’ minds, and Trump had worked diligently to ensure that Republicans nominated conspiratorial yahoos in every meaningful swing election.

From Slate

Eight years later, pundits and analysts will be hunting for a newer, fresher explanation.

From Slate

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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