fresh

Definitions

1. adjective

   New, recent, or just made.

   Examples

   • He followed the fresh footprints through the snow.
   • I seem to make fresh mistakes every time I write.
2. adjective

   Not old, frozen, dried, or spoiled.

   Examples

   • I bought fresh spinach at the market.
   • We only use fresh fish in this restaurant.
   ≠stale
3. adjective

   Still green and not dried, said of plants.

   Examples

   • She used fresh herbs from the garden.
   • The bouquet was made of fresh flowers.
4. adjective

   Pleasantly cool and clean.

   Examples

   • The fresh mountain air woke them up.
   • A fresh breeze blew through the open window.
   ≈cool
5. adjective

   Not salty, said of water.

   Examples

   • Some fish live in fresh water, not in the sea.
   • The boat carried fresh water for the long trip.
   ≠saline
6. adjective

   Rested and full of energy.

   Examples

   • He felt fresh after a good night's sleep.
   • She started the race feeling fresh and strong.
   ≈rested≠tired
7. adjective

   New to a job or place, and without much experience.

   Examples

   • He was fresh to the job and still learning.
   • She was fresh out of college with no experience.
   ≈callow≈experienceless≈inexperienced≈unexperienced≈fresh +10 more
8. adjective

   Looking young, healthy, and rosy.

   Examples

   • Her fresh face made her look years younger.
   • He had a healthy glow after the holiday.
9. adjective

   In slang, stylish and cool.

   Examples

   • Those are a fresh pair of sneakers.
   • That song has a really fresh beat.
   ≈cool≈fashionable
10. adjective

    In old-fashioned use, slightly drunk.

    Examples

    • He was a bit fresh after the third drink.
    • She got a little fresh at the wedding party.