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

Unlike his more established opponents, Mamdani's new perspective, youth and new left-wing platform excited and ultimately won over voters eager for a fresher politician.

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Robert Medhurst spent most of his freshers' week looking at social media, reading posts about other students' fun nights out.

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The food was chilled and reheated when needed, promising fresher veggies than ones cooked in kettles and held until served.

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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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