Meaning & Definition of word "Fresh"

Fresh

/frɛʃ/

noun:

  • 1. Freshness; the quality of being fresh.
    • Example: The fresh of the produce was evident at the farmer's market.

adjective:

  • 1. Recently made or obtained; not stale or spoiled.
    • Example: I prefer to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • 2. New; different from the usual or familiar.
    • Example: The artist introduced a fresh perspective in his latest work.
  • 3. Clear; invigorating.
    • Example: We enjoyed the fresh air during our hike in the mountains.
  • 4. Not previously known or experienced.
    • Example: She had a fresh idea for the marketing campaign.

adverb:

  • 1. In a fresh manner.
    • Example: He approached the problem fresh, without preconceived notions.

Etymology

Middle English 'fresch', from Old French 'frisch', from Proto-Germanic '*friska'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fresh out of:

Having just finished or completed.

fresh as a daisy:

Feeling or looking energetic and lively.

fresh meat:

New or inexperienced people, often in a specific context.

Related Words

freshness:

The state of being fresh; the quality of being new or recently made.

refresh:

To renew or revive; to restore to vigor or to a more satisfactory condition.

Slang Meanings of fresh

Meaning: Cool or trendy.

Example Sentence: That new restaurant is so fresh!

Meaning: To be confident or bold, sometimes disrespectfully.

Example Sentence: He was acting fresh with the teacher.