Fresh

/frɛʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Freshness; the quality of being fresh.
The fresh of the produce was evident at the farmer's market.
adjective
Recently made or obtained; not stale or spoiled.
I prefer to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
New; different from the usual or familiar.
The artist introduced a fresh perspective in his latest work.
Clear; invigorating.
We enjoyed the fresh air during our hike in the mountains.
Not previously known or experienced.
She had a fresh idea for the marketing campaign.
adverb
In a fresh manner.
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

Cool or trendy.
That new restaurant is so fresh!
To be confident or bold, sometimes disrespectfully.
He was acting fresh with the teacher.