freshen up

phrasal verb

freshened up; freshening up; freshens up

: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh

I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.

Examples of freshen up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seoul Fashion Week freshened up for its spring 2025 edition with a bigger selection of new domestic brands and off-site programs, providing a better glimpse of the burgeoning South Korean fashion scene. —Lee Hyo-Won, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024

Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024

Alternatively, take a small packet of laundry soap sheets to clean or freshen up clothing in your cabin. —David Nikel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

So cart up these limited-time Amazon fashion deals — currently marked down as much as 75% — to freshen up your summer outfits without hurting your wallet. —Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 17 July 2024