fresh

frɛʃ

fresh

/frɛʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "fresh"in English

fresh

ADJECTIVE

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Examples

He made a smoothie with fresh bananas and blueberries.

1.1

(of food) not preserved through methods like freezing, drying, canning, etc.

fresh

natural

unprocessed

Examples

The chef insisted on using fresh herbs instead of dried ones for the dish.

1.2

describing something that is in a good, unspoiled condition

fresh

sweet

unspoiled

Examples

The cream was still fresh, even after a few days in the fridge.

new or different and not formerly known or done

different

new

all-new

Examples

He brought a fresh perspective to the team's problem-solving approach.

(of water) free of salt

sweet

Examples

The lake's fresh water is perfect for swimming and fishing.

(of air) natural, unpolluted, and clean

clean

unpolluted

Examples

We went for a walk to enjoy some fresh air after being indoors all day.

(of weather) cool, crisp, and often slightly windy

Dialect

British

crisp

nippy

snappy

brisk

Informal

Examples

After the rain, the weather turned fresh, making it perfect for a walk.

(of wind or breeze) noticeably strong and cool

Examples

A fresh breeze blew in from the ocean, cooling the beach in the late afternoon.

(of breath) free from any unpleasant odors

Examples

After brushing my teeth, I had fresh breath that lasted all morning.

(of tastes) natural, vibrant, and refreshing

Examples

The lemonade had a fresh taste, thanks to the squeezed lemons and mint leaves.

(of colors) vivid, bright, and full of energy

bright

brilliant

clear

fluorescent

vibrant

Examples

The designer chose fresh colors like sky blue and lime green for the spring collection.

(of a person's appearance) having a healthy, bright, and clean complexion

glowing

Examples

The model ’s fresh complexion was enhanced by the natural lighting in the photoshoot.

clean, new, or never used before

Examples

I grabbed a fresh piece of paper to take notes during the meeting.

11.1

(of clothes or a piece of fabric ) clean, recently washed, or unused

Examples

After the game, he grabbed a fresh change of clothes from his gym bag.

(of a person) innocent, naive, and untainted by the complexities or harshness of life

innocent

naive

Examples

The artist 's painting captured the beauty of a fresh child, full of innocence and curiosity.

(of a person) behaving in a disrespectful, cheeky, or overly bold manner

impudent

sassy

saucy

smart

wise

Examples

Do n’t get fresh with your boss, or you might lose your job.

(of a person) filled with energy, vitality, and enthusiasm, typically after rest or recovery

refreshed

reinvigorated

new

Examples

After a long weekend, he returned to work feeling fresh and ready to tackle new challenges.

(of information, thoughts, memories, etc.) vivid and easy to recall

Examples

I ’d like to review the material while it ’s still fresh in my mind.

occurred, experienced, or completed in the recent past, making it new or current

Examples

She was eager to share the fresh news from the meeting.

(of a cow) able to produce milk due to having recently given birth

Examples

The dairy farm has several fresh cows ready for milking after calving.

used to describe something that is terrific, impressive, or new in a cool or exciting way

Slang

Examples

That new song is fresh; I ca n't stop listening to it.

fresh

ADVERB

used to refers to something that has been recently made, prepared, or completed

freshly

Examples

She served fresh-baked cookies straight from the oven.

Lexical Tree

freshen

freshly

freshness

fresh

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Definition & Meaning of "fresh"in English

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