1
a
: having its original qualities unimpaired: such as
(1)
: full of or renewed in vigor : refreshed
rose fresh from a good night's sleep
(2)
: not stale, sour, or decayed
fresh bread
(3)
: not faded
lessons fresh in her memory
(4)
: not worn or rumpled
a fresh white shirt
b
: not altered by processing
fresh vegetables
2
a
: not salt
fresh water
b(1)
: free from taint : pure
fresh air
(2)
of wind
: moderately strong
a fresh breeze
3
a(1)
: experienced, made, or received newly or anew
form fresh friendships
(2)
: additional, another
a fresh start
c
: lacking experience : raw
coming fresh to the job—
Helen Howe
Helen Howe
d
: just come or arrived
fresh from school
e
: having the milk flow recently established
a fresh cow
4
[probably by folk etymology from German frech]
: disposed to take liberties : impudent
don't get fresh with me
5
slang
: fashionable, cool
freshly
adverb
freshness
noun
1
: an increased flow or rush (as of water) : freshet
2
archaic
: a stream, spring, or pool of fresh water
Examples of fresh in a Sentence
Adjective
You can use either fresh or dried basil for this recipe.
The meat was kept fresh in the refrigerator.
a bouquet of fresh flowers
He changed into a fresh shirt.
She brought a fresh change of clothes.
She rose fresh from a good night's sleep.
Adverb
This bread was baked fresh.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
With inflation lingering, labor costs rising, and potential tariffs threatening imports — 15% of the U.S. food supply is imported, including 32% of fresh vegetables, 55% of fresh fruit, and 94% of seafood — the cost of putting food on the table is surging.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Turning your favorite fruits into jams and jellies has long been a way to keep summer's essence fresh longer.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Three laundry and cleaning experts share their recommendations for keeping your bedding fresh.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
With inflation lingering, labor costs rising, and potential tariffs threatening imports — 15% of the U.S. food supply is imported, including 32% of fresh vegetables, 55% of fresh fruit, and 94% of seafood — the cost of putting food on the table is surging.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Adverb
Travis Kelce’s Teammate Begs Him to Keep Playing with Chiefs Instead of Retiring: ‘Can’t Go Out Like That’
The film's premiere comes fresh off of a disappointing loss for Kelce and the Chiefs in the 2025 Super Bowl.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Turning your favorite fruits into jams and jellies has long been a way to keep summer's essence fresh longer.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
The line up includes The Lox, Da Brat, GZA, Juvenile, Lupe Fiasco, MC Lyte, Fabolous, Xzibit and more with DJs: Jazzy Jeff, Mannie fresh, DJ Paul, DJ Scratch and others.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Three laundry and cleaning experts share their recommendations for keeping your bedding fresh.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fresh. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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