adjective / adverb

fresh

FRESH/freʃ/

New enough to retain its original vigor and quality.

The fresh loaf releases steam beside a crisp apple.

A freshly baked loaf with one cut slice releases a little visible steam beside crisp newly picked apple and leaf, no packaging, clear newly made food.

Etymology

The word originally described unsalted water, then came to mean 'new' and 'not stale.' Its expansion to 'new' probably reflects influence from a related French word meaning 'fresh, cool.'

In context

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when his tomb was last opened in 1950 and again in 2020 he was found completely preserved practically fresh as the day he died

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More examples

The details of our trip remain fresh in my memory.
She opens the window to let in fresh air.
We need a fresh approach to this familiar problem.
These peaches taste best when eaten fresh.

Forms

fresh · fresher · freshest

freshness noun — The quality of being new or unspoiled.

freshly adverb — Recently or newly, especially when prepared.

Similar words

new: Emphasizes recent creation or arrival rather than retained quality.
unspoiled: Emphasizes freedom from damage or decay, not recent origin.
recent: Emphasizes how little time has passed, not condition.