freshman
Americannoun
plural
freshmen-
a student in the first year of the course at a university, college, or high school.
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a novice; beginner.
adjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a freshman.
to outgrow one's freshman attitudes.
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lacking seniority or experience; junior.
a freshman senator.
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required of or suitable for freshmen.
freshman courses.
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initial; first.
This is my freshman year with the company.
Gender
See -man.
Other Word Forms
- freshmanship noun
- prefreshman noun
- subfreshman noun
Etymology
Origin of freshman
Example Sentences
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It was the only time in his baseball life — aside from his freshman year at the University of Louisville — that Rushing was not a regular fixture in his team’s lineup.
From Los Angeles Times
Reed, the talented freshman, had 29 points Saturday in the semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times
Birmingham 73, Hamilton 28: The Patriots advanced to the City Section Open Division final with two freshmen in the starting five.
From Los Angeles Times
After that he started as a freshman for Mater Dei high school in Santa Ana, Calif., one of the nation’s top football programs.
She even won Big Ten freshman of the week six times.
From Los Angeles Times
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