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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
fresh /frɛʃ/USA pronunciation   adj., -er, -est, adv. 
adj. 
  1. newly made or obtained:fresh footprints in the newly fallen snow.
  2. recently arrived;
    just come:[be + ~ + from/out of]was fresh out of military school.
  3. not previously known, met with, etc.;
    new;
    novel:to uncover fresh evidence.
  4. additional or further:[before a noun]The army needs fresh supplies.
  5. [often: before a noun] (of water) not salty.
  6. not stale or spoiled:fresh bread; fresh milk.
  7. not preserved;
    recently harvested:fresh vegetables.
  8. not tired;
    vigorous:felt fresh after that long walk.
  9. not faded, worn, obliterated, etc.:fresh paint.
  10. pure, cool, or refreshing, such as air:to breathe some fresh air.
  11. Informal Termsrude;
    impolite:a fresh brat.

adv. 
  1. newly;
    recently;
    just now:We're fresh out of funds.
fresh•ly, adv. 
fresh•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
fresh  (fresh),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, n., v., adv. 
adj. 
  1. newly made or obtained:fresh footprints.
  2. recently arrived;
    just come:fresh from school.
  3. new;
    not previously known, met with, etc.;
    novel:to uncover fresh facts; to seek fresh experiences.
  4. additional or further:fresh supplies.
  5. not salty, as water.
  6. retaining the original properties unimpaired;
    not stale or spoiled:Is the milk still fresh?
  7. not preserved by freezing, canning, pickling, salting, drying, etc.:fresh vegetables.
  8. not tired or fatigued;
    brisk;
    vigorous:She was still fresh after that long walk.
  9. not faded, worn, obliterated, etc.:fresh paint; a fresh appearance.
  10. looking youthful and healthy:a fresh beauty that we all admired.
  11. pure, cool, or refreshing, as air.
  12. Winedenoting a young wine, esp. a white or rosé, that is clean, crisp, and uncomplicated.
  13. Meteorology(of wind) moderately strong or brisk.
  14. inexperienced;
    green;
    callow:Two hundred fresh recruits arrived at the training camp.
  15. Informal Termsforward or presumptuous.
  16. Animal Husbandry(of a cow) having recently given birth to a calf.
  17. Slang Terms
    • great;
      marvelous.
    • informed;
      up-to-date.

n. 
  1. the fresh part or time.
  2. a freshet.

v.t., v.i. 
  1. to make or become fresh.

adv. 
  1. newly;
    recently;
    just now:He is fresh out of ideas. The eggs are fresh laid.
  • bef. 900; Middle English; Old English fersc; cognate with Old Frisian fersk, Old High German frisc (German frisch), Old Norse ferskr
freshly, adv. 
freshness, n. 
    1. recent. See new. 11. invigorating, sweet, unadulterated. 14. artless, untrained, raw, uncultivated, unskilled.
    1. old. 14. skilled.

fresh, +adj. 
  1. Slang Termsexciting;
    appealing;
    great.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
fresh /frɛʃ/ adj
  1. not stale or deteriorated; newly made, harvested, etc: fresh bread, fresh strawberries
  2. newly acquired, created, found, etc: fresh publications
  3. novel; original: a fresh outlook
  4. latest; most recent: fresh developments
  5. further; additional; more: fresh supplies
  6. not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved: fresh fruit
  7. (of water) not salt
  8. bright or clear: a fresh morning
  9. chilly or invigorating: a fresh breeze
  10. not tired; alert; refreshed
  11. not worn or faded: fresh colours
  12. having a healthy or ruddy appearance
  13. newly or just arrived; straight: fresh from the presses
  14. youthful or inexperienced
  15. informal presumptuous or disrespectful; forward
n
  1. the fresh part or time of something
  2. another name for freshet
adv
  1. in a fresh manner; freshly
Etymology: Old English fersc fresh, unsalted; related to Old High German frisc, Old French freis, Old Norse ferskrˈfreshly adv ˈfreshness n
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