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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA first-year university student, mainly used in British English.
When to use it
Informal and mostly British; American English uses "freshman" instead.
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- Plural
- freshers
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "freshman."
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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.
