noun

fresher

FREHSH-uh

Fresher (noun) means British informal: a first-year student at a university. Example: “The freshers arrived on campus a week before term started.”

noun

British informal: a first-year student at a university.

"The freshers arrived on campus a week before term started."

How to use fresher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA first-year university student, mainly used in British English.

When to use it

Informal and mostly British; American English uses "freshman" instead.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

freshers plural

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "freshman."

Rhymes for fresher

refresher

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fresher” mean?

The word “fresher” means british informal: a first-year student at a university. In plain terms, a first-year university student, mainly used in British English.

How do you pronounce “fresher”?

“Fresher” is pronounced FREHSH-uh (/ˈfɹɛʃ.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fresher” in a sentence?

Here is “fresher” used in a sentence: “The freshers arrived on campus a week before term started.”

What part of speech is “fresher”?

“Fresher” is a noun.