freshman

noun
UK: /ˈfreʃmən/
US: /ˈfreʃmən/

  1. A student in their first year of high school or college.

    1. The freshman is new to the school so help him.
    2. As a freshman, she felt overwhelmed by the university's size.

  2. Someone who is new to a particular activity or field.

    1. He is a freshman in the world of programming now.
    2. Being a freshman in politics, he had a lot to learn quickly to succeed.

Synonyms

first-year newbie rookie beginner
freshman adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a freshman.

    1. This is the freshman dorm, full of young students.
    2. The freshman orientation helped new students feel more comfortable at college.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "freshman" in English means: A student in their first year of high school or college., Someone who is new to a particular activity or field..

The phonetic transcription of "freshman" is /ˈfreʃmən/ in British English and /ˈfreʃmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "freshman": first-year, newbie, rookie, beginner.

Example usage of "freshman": "The freshman is new to the school so help him.". More examples on the page.