English Explanatory Dictionary

fresher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. comparative form of fresh: more fresh
noun
  1. A first-year student at a university.
  2. A fresh graduate looking for his/her first job.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹɛʃ.ə/ [ˈfɹʷɛʃ.ə] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fresher.wav /ˈfɹɛʃ.ɚ/ [ˈfɹʷɛʃ.ɚ] ~ [ˈfɹʷɛʃ.ɹ̩]

Word forms

fresher freshers

Etymology

From fresh + -er (comparative suffix).

Synonyms

freshman frosh

Derived words

fresherdom freshers' week
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