freshman

fresh·man

noun, often attributive \ˈfresh-mən\

Definition of FRESHMAN

1

: a first-year student

2

: beginner, newcomer

Examples of FRESHMAN

1. My daughter's a freshman at UCLA.
2. He was the best freshman in professional basketball this year.

First Known Use of FRESHMAN

1552

Related to FRESHMAN

Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, beginner, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

Antonyms: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words: boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms: expert, master, pro, professional

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