Freshman — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfresh-mən/ fresh·man

Meaning & Definition of Freshman

Freshman (noun)

  1. a student in the first year of high school or college
  2. beginner, newcomer; especially, a person who is starting a job or activity

Freshman (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

    "our senator is just a freshman in Congress"

    similar: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
    related: boot, amateur, dabbler, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer
    opposite: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran
    near: expert, master, pro, professional

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Freshman

The most common words with a similar meaning to Freshman:

abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Freshman

Words with the opposite meaning of Freshman:

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words for Freshman

boot, amateur, dabbler, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms of Freshman

expert, master, pro, professional

Origin & Etymology of Freshman

First known use: 1557

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Freshman

Words & Phrases Containing Freshman

freshman orientation, prefreshman

Frequently Asked Questions about Freshman

What does "Freshman" mean?

"Freshman" means a student in the first year of high school or college. As a noun, it is defined as: a student in the first year of high school or college.

What is another word for "Freshman"?

Other words for "Freshman" include abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling and greenhorn. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Freshman" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Freshman"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Freshman". Common alternatives include abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, greenhorn, neophyte and newbie.

What is the opposite of "Freshman"?

Antonyms of "Freshman" include old hand, old-timer, vet and veteran. Near antonyms include expert, master, pro and professional.

How do you use "Freshman" in a sentence?

Examples of "Freshman" in a sentence: "our senator is just a freshman in Congress".

Is "Freshman" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Freshman" is a noun.

Is "Freshman" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Freshman" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Freshman"?

"Freshman" is pronounced /ˈfresh-mən/ and divided into syllables as fresh·man.