1
a
: having its original qualities unimpaired: such as
(1)
: full of or renewed in vigor : refreshed
rose fresh from a good night's sleep
(2)
: not stale, sour, or decayed
fresh bread
(3)
: not faded
lessons fresh in her memory
(4)
: not worn or rumpled
a fresh white shirt
b
: not altered by processing
fresh vegetables
2
a
: not salt
fresh water
b(1)
: free from taint : pure
fresh air
(2)
of wind
: moderately strong
a fresh breeze
3
a(1)
: experienced, made, or received newly or anew
form fresh friendships
(2)
: additional, another
a fresh start
c
: lacking experience : raw
coming fresh to the job—
Helen Howe
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d
: just come or arrived
fresh from school
e
: having the milk flow recently established
a fresh cow
4
[probably by folk etymology from German frech]
: disposed to take liberties : impudent
don't get fresh with me
5
slang
: fashionable, cool
freshly
adverb
freshness
noun
1
: an increased flow or rush (as of water) : freshet
2
archaic
: a stream, spring, or pool of fresh water
Synonyms
Examples of fresh in a Sentence
Adjective
You can use either fresh or dried basil for this recipe.
The meat was kept fresh in the refrigerator.
a bouquet of fresh flowers
He changed into a fresh shirt.
She brought a fresh change of clothes.
She rose fresh from a good night's sleep.
Adverb
This bread was baked fresh.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Now, on the heels of two big years for European travel, many customers are fresh off their big trips to popular destinations such as Spain and Italy, which means fewer people to fill seats in the offseason.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Leave-In $21 $16 AMAZON A quality leave-in provides a hydration boost, smooths frizz, strengthens strands—and leaves your hair smelling fresh all day.
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Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
Paper towels are the secret weapon to keeping produce fresh
So don’t be ashamed of paper towel use.
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Adjective
Wall mopping, a simple and effective method of cleaning the walls of your home, is a great way to keep walls clean and paint fresh, keep allergens like dust at bay, and prevent mold or mildew build-up.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Now, on the heels of two big years for European travel, many customers are fresh off their big trips to popular destinations such as Spain and Italy, which means fewer people to fill seats in the offseason.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Adverb
This keeps pumpkins fresh much longer and ensures that deer won’t be able to get to them.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Leave-In $21 $16 AMAZON A quality leave-in provides a hydration boost, smooths frizz, strengthens strands—and leaves your hair smelling fresh all day.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
Maintenance can also be time- and budget-intensive to keep the foxy-red color fresh.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
Paper towels are the secret weapon to keeping produce fresh
So don’t be ashamed of paper towel use.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fresh. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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