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

Travelers can also look forward to freshening up with amenity kits packed with Grown Alchemist products, and ice cream sundae service at the end of the main meal. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026

Upon arriving, we were given a full tour of the property by the front office manager and promptly left to freshen up and greet the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Certain types of cat litter can help freshen up musty spaces by helping fight humidity and helping soak up small spills and messes. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026

After quickly freshening up in their room, the two explored Rome on a walking tour before going on a boat ride down the Tiber River. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for freshen up

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