freshman

noun

fresh·​man ˈfresh-mən How to pronounce freshman (audio)
often attributive
1
: a student in the first year of high school or college
2
: beginner, newcomer
especially : a person who is starting a job or activity
freshman lawmakers

Examples of freshman in a Sentence

My daughter's a freshman at UCLA. He was the best freshman in professional basketball this year.
Recent Examples on the Web The university, according to its petition, proposes renovating its freshman dormitories, Brandt and Wehrenberg halls, as part of its strategic plan. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024 Charlie Rich, who graduated from Eagle High in May, started playing the sport during his freshman year to pass the time in between football seasons. Samuel O’Neal, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2024 On Ree’s Instagram Stories, the University of South Dakota freshman is photographed smiling at a chocolate sheet cake. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Kansas freshman center Flory Bidunga, who scored eight points in an intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday in front of several hundred Bill Self basketball campers, headed back to his high school home of the past three years for an all-star game appearance Wednesday night. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for freshman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of freshman was in 1557

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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshman. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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freshman

noun
fresh·​man ˈfresh-mən How to pronounce freshman (audio)
1
2
: a student in the first year (as of high school or college)

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