1fresh 
/ˈfrɛʃ/ adjective
fresh·er; fresh·est /ˈfrɛʃ/ adjective 1 a : newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.
▪ fresh vegetables = vegetables fresh from the farm = farm-fresh vegetables ▪ You can use either fresh or dried basil for this recipe. ▪ fresh fish [=fish that were caught and killed very recently]
b : not old, spoiled, etc.
▪ fresh bread = bread fresh from the oven = oven-fresh bread ▪ The meat was kept fresh in the refrigerator. ▪ a bouquet of fresh flowers 2 a : clean and pure
▪ fresh air ▪ fresh flavors ▪ fresh colors
b : not having an unpleasant smell, taste, etc.
▪ fresh breath
c : not worn or dirty
▪ He changed into a fresh shirt. ▪ She brought a fresh change of clothes. 3 : full of life and energy
▪ She rose fresh from a good night's sleep. ▪ She always seems to be (as) fresh as a daisy. [=very fresh; not at all tired] 4 : not containing salt
▪ fresh water 5 a : newly made, experienced, or received
▪ a fresh wound
b : replacing something old or used
▪ Can I get you a fresh drink? ▪ I used a fresh piece of paper. ▪ Let's make a fresh start. [=let's start again]
c : remaining clear : not faded
▪ I'd like to take the test soon, while the information is still fresh in my mind. [=while I still remember the information clearly] ▪ memories that remained fresh
d : new and original
▪ She offered fresh insight into the problem. ▪ a young writer with fresh ideas ▪ Let's try a fresh approach to this problem. 6 a : behaving or talking in a rude or impolite way
▪ Don't be/get fresh with the teacher. ▪ a very fresh kid
b old-fashioned : behaving or talking in a way that shows sexual attraction to someone
▪ He tried to get fresh with me. 7 of wind : fairly strong
▪ a fresh breeze
▪ fresh vegetables = vegetables fresh from the farm = farm-fresh vegetables ▪ You can use either fresh or dried basil for this recipe. ▪ fresh fish [=fish that were caught and killed very recently]
b : not old, spoiled, etc.
▪ fresh bread = bread fresh from the oven = oven-fresh bread ▪ The meat was kept fresh in the refrigerator. ▪ a bouquet of fresh flowers
▪ fresh air ▪ fresh flavors ▪ fresh colors
b : not having an unpleasant smell, taste, etc.
▪ fresh breath
c : not worn or dirty
▪ He changed into a fresh shirt. ▪ She brought a fresh change of clothes.
▪ She rose fresh from a good night's sleep. ▪ She always seems to be (as) fresh as a daisy. [=very fresh; not at all tired]
▪ fresh water
▪ a fresh wound
b : replacing something old or used
▪ Can I get you a fresh drink? ▪ I used a fresh piece of paper. ▪ Let's make a fresh start. [=let's start again]
c : remaining clear : not faded
▪ I'd like to take the test soon, while the information is still fresh in my mind. [=while I still remember the information clearly] ▪ memories that remained fresh
d : new and original
▪ She offered fresh insight into the problem. ▪ a young writer with fresh ideas ▪ Let's try a fresh approach to this problem.
▪ Don't be/get fresh with the teacher. ▪ a very fresh kid
b old-fashioned : behaving or talking in a way that shows sexual attraction to someone
▪ He tried to get fresh with me.
▪ a fresh breeze
a breath of fresh air — see breath
fresh from or fresh out of
: having recently left or come from (a place, such as a school)
▪ new employees fresh out of college ▪ a young doctor fresh from medical school
▪ new employees fresh out of college ▪ a young doctor fresh from medical school
fresh off the boat — see 1boat
— fresh·ly adverb
▪ a freshly baked pie ▪ freshly polished boots
▪ a freshly baked pie ▪ freshly polished boots
— fresh·ness noun [count, noncount]
▪ The fruit had been shipped a great distance, and lacked flavor and freshness. ▪ Several critics praised the freshness of her style.
▪ The fruit had been shipped a great distance, and lacked flavor and freshness. ▪ Several critics praised the freshness of her style.
