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

You've finally figured out how to use the washing machine, your flatmates are starting to feel like friends, and the whirlwind of freshers' week is behind you.

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The same applies to freshers in university halls - where mixing together spreads germs, while heavy drinking and partying further weaken the immune system.

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The think tank found the maximum annual maintenance loan covers "just half the costs faced by freshers".

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He closed up quickly on to the back of the Red Bull, but Tsunoda was unable to pass Lawson despite his fresher tyres.

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But at the University of South Wales' freshers event in Cardiff, many students were still keen to embrace the chance to move out of their parents' house while studying.

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