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fresh

[ fresh ]

adjective

, fresh·er, fresh·est.
  1. newly made or obtained:

    fresh footprints.

    Synonyms: energetic, recent

    Antonyms: old

  2. recently arrived; just come:

    fresh from school.

  3. new; not previously known, met with, etc.; novel:

    to uncover fresh facts;

    to seek fresh experiences.

  4. additional or further:

    fresh supplies.

  5. not salty, as water.
  6. retaining the original properties unimpaired; not stale or spoiled:

    Is the milk still fresh?

  7. not preserved by freezing, canning, pickling, salting, drying, etc.:

    fresh vegetables.

  8. not tired or fatigued; brisk; vigorous:

    She was still fresh after that long walk.

  9. not faded, worn, obliterated, etc.: a fresh appearance.

    fresh paint;

    a fresh appearance.

  10. looking youthful and healthy:

    a fresh beauty that we all admired.

  11. pure, cool, or refreshing, as air.

    Synonyms: unadulterated, sweet, invigorating

  12. denoting a young wine, especially a white or rosé, that is clean, crisp, and uncomplicated.
  13. Meteorology. (of wind) moderately strong or brisk.
  14. Two hundred fresh recruits arrived at the training camp.

    Synonyms: unskilled, raw, artless

    Antonyms: skilled, experienced

  15. Informal. forward or presumptuous.
  16. (of a cow) having recently given birth to a calf.
  17. Slang.


noun

  1. the fresh part or time.
  2. a freshet.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become fresh.

adverb

  1. newly; recently; just now:

    He is fresh out of ideas.

    The eggs are fresh laid.

fresh

/ frɛʃ /

adjective

  1. not stale or deteriorated; newly made, harvested, etc

    fresh strawberries

    fresh bread

  2. newly acquired, created, found, etc

    fresh publications

  3. novel; original

    a fresh outlook

  4. latest; most recent

    fresh developments

  5. further; additional; more

    fresh supplies

  6. not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved

    fresh fruit

  7. (of water) not salt
  8. bright or clear

    a fresh morning

  9. chilly or invigorating

    a fresh breeze

  10. not tired; alert; refreshed
  11. not worn or faded

    fresh colours

  12. having a healthy or ruddy appearance
  13. newly or just arrived; straight

    fresh from the presses

  14. youthful or inexperienced
  15. designating a female farm animal, esp a cow, that has recently given birth
  16. informal.
    presumptuous or disrespectful; forward
  17. dialect.
    partially intoxicated; tipsy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the fresh part or time of something
  2. another name for freshet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. obsolete.
    to make or become fresh; freshen
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. in a fresh manner; freshly
  2. fresh out of informal.
    having just run out of supplies of
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈfreshly, adverb
  • ˈfreshness, noun
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Other Words From

  • freshly adverb
  • freshness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fresh1

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English fersc; cognate with Old Frisian fersk, Old High German frisc ( German frisch ), Old Norse ferskr
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fresh1

Old English fersc fresh, unsalted; related to Old High German frisc , Old French freis , Old Norse ferskr
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Idioms and Phrases

  • breath of fresh air
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Example Sentences

The New York Times reported a fresh banana was bought for 35 cents on the day of last week's auction, before becoming possibly one of the most expensive fruits in the world.

From BBC

A newly described pterosaur found in Germany has provided fresh insights into how these flying reptiles evolved from small, climbing animals to the large, flying ones that dominated prehistoric skies.

Instead of rushing through the store, I started lingering—yes, lingering!—in the produce section, marveling at the deep purple of a perfectly ripe plum or the scent of fresh dill.

From Salon

She said Reform UK were "patriotic bravehearts" who would "deliver the fresh start this country so desperately needs".

From BBC

If he is looking for fresh blood when he names his first England squad in March, Tuchel may consider players like Gittens capable of having a meaningful impact on the future of the national team.

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More About Fresh

What is a basic definition of fresh?

Fresh is an adjective that describes something as new or recently made, as being not spoiled or not preserved, or as being energized or not tired. Fresh has many other senses as an adjective and a few as a noun and a verb.

If something is fresh, it has not existed for very long or is so new that it has never been used or seen before.

  • Real-life examples: Kids like to play in fresh snow that is still soft and not frozen. A fresh pen has never been used before. When people want to try something different, they need fresh ideas.
  • Used in a sentence: I grabbed a piece of paper that was fresh out of the pack.

When referring to food, the word fresh is used to mean the food is not spoiled, stale, or going rotten. The word fresh can also mean that food is raw and has not been treated, preserved, pickled, salted, or otherwise altered from its original form.

  • Used in a sentence: That gross, smelly fish clearly isn’t fresh. 

Fresh also means that someone hasn’t used any energy or is full of vigor.

  • Used in a sentence: The tired players sat on the bench and fresh substitutes took their place. 

Where does fresh come from?

The first records of fresh come from before the 900s. It ultimately comes from the Old English fersc, meaning “fresh” or “unsalted.”

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What are some other forms related to fresh?

  • freshly (adverb)
  • freshness (noun)

What are some synonyms for fresh?

What are some words that share a root or word element with fresh? 

What are some words that often get used in discussing fresh?

How is fresh used in real life?

Fresh is a common word that most often describes something as being new or describes food as being unaltered or not spoiled.

 

 

Try using fresh!

Which of the following words is a synonym of fresh?

A. old
B. ancient
C. new
D. decrepit

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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