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fresher

American  
[fresh-er] / ˈfrɛʃ ər /

noun

British Slang.

  1. freshman.

fresher British  
/ ˈfrɛʃə, ˈfrɛʃmən /

noun

  1. a first-year student at college or university

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Etymology

Origin of fresher

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

Example Sentences

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I wondered how long the reporters will hold fast in Tucson before being plucked off the frontlines to serve the fresher carnage in Buckingham Palace.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Her teammates Mone Chiba, 20, and Ami Nakai, 17, did not compete in the team event and will be fresher and ready to strike.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

As blood trickled from the champion's nose and reddened his mouth, Figueroa continued to press and appeared the fresher man at the halfway mark.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Hopefully the journey of “KPop Demon Hunters,” surpassing everyone’s expectations, can teach Hollywood that both audiences and Oscar voters thirst for fresher adventures in animation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

It took me another five minutes to get through there, and I thought I’d suffocate with all the cigars and pipes, but at least I was near the ground where the air was slightly fresher.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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