freshman

[ˈfreʃ.mən]

freshman Definition

  • 1a student in the first year of high school, college, or university
  • 2a person who is new to a particular organization or activity

Using freshman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "freshman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm a freshman at Harvard University.

  • Example

    She's a freshman in high school.

  • Example

    He's a freshman on the basketball team.

  • Example

    The company hired a freshman programmer.

freshman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for freshman

Antonyms for freshman

Phrases with freshman

  • the amount of weight gained by some students during their first year of college

    Example

    She gained the freshman fifteen and had to buy new clothes.

  • a program designed to help new students become familiar with their college or university

    Example

    I attended freshman orientation to learn about the campus and resources available.

  • the group of students who are in their first year of high school, college, or university

    Example

    The freshman class is the largest group on campus this year.

Origins of freshman

from fresh + man, meaning 'newcomer'

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Summary: freshman in Brief

A 'freshman' [ˈfreʃ.mən] is a student in their first year of high school, college, or university, or a person who is new to a particular organization or activity. It can refer to the 'freshman fifteen,' the weight gain some students experience in their first year, or 'freshman orientation,' a program to help new students become familiar with their school. 'Freshman' is a formal term that can also be informally shortened to 'frosh' or 'freshie.'

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