English · Food & Drink
fresh
/freʃ/
[/freʃ/]
newly made or picked
Beginneradjective
Definition
Fresh food has been recently made, picked, or caught and has not been preserved.
Example
The market sold fresh fish caught that very morning, still glistening on beds of crushed ice.
The market sold fresh fish caught that very morning, still glistening on beds of crushed ice.
Etymology
From Old English 'fersc' (not salt, pure), influenced by Old French 'freis'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes recently produced food; also means new, clean, or cheeky.