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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

I know I won’t consume the whole bottle, and I find that leftover wine in a screwcapped bottle tends to taste fresher a bit longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

“Uh, thanks,” said Colin, and Mr. Lyford ran off into the distance, weaving through the forest in search of more, fresher rootings.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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