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freshness

FREHSH-nuhs

Freshness (noun) means the quality of being fresh, new, or recently made. Example: “The freshness of the herbs made the dish taste incredible.”

noun
1
The quality of being fresh, new, or recently made.
"The freshness of the herbs made the dish taste incredible."
2
Impudence or cheek.
"His freshness with the manager nearly got him fired."

How to use freshness

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In plain EnglishHow fresh something is — or, less commonly, cheeky behaviour.

Common pairings
freshness of preserve freshness

Word forms

freshnesses plural

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What does “freshness” mean?

The word “freshness” means the quality of being fresh, new, or recently made. In plain terms, how fresh something is — or, less commonly, cheeky behaviour.

How do you pronounce “freshness”?

“Freshness” is pronounced FREHSH-nuhs (/ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “freshness” in a sentence?

Here is “freshness” used in a sentence: “The freshness of the herbs made the dish taste incredible.”

What part of speech is “freshness”?

“Freshness” is a noun.

Is “freshness” a common word?

“Freshness” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “freshness” have?

“Freshness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being fresh, new, or recently made.

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