freshen up

verb

freshened up; freshening up; freshens up

: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh

I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.

Examples of freshen up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Orange peels freshen up garbage disposals, fridges, microwaves, and trash cans. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

For anyone needing to freshen up on proper show etiquette, here’s a guide on how to attend a concert and not ruin it for others. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

During the previous World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium (or New York New Jersey stadium, as FIFA calls it), halftimes on the pitch usually feature pitch staff maintaining and freshening up the field. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 17 July 2026

In 2024, Stewart returned on Monday nights, followed by a rotating lineup of hosts, including Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, and Jordan Klepper, freshening up its comic voice. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for freshen up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup