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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She even won Big Ten freshman of the week six times.
From Los Angeles Times
First high school at bat for freshman Louis Lappe is RBI double.
From Los Angeles Times
His brother, Trent, is a freshman at Tennessee, so that option of joining his brother at the end of this season is also possible.
From Los Angeles Times
But the Trojans star freshman refused to sit out, resolving instead to tough it out against a true Big Ten contender, even if he wasn’t at 100%.
From Los Angeles Times
Students now feel pressure to specialize—as early as their freshman summer—in interests they want to pursue in college.
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