freshfreshfresherfreshestadjective (fresher, freshest)1(used especially about food) made or picked not long ago; not frozen or in a tin: I'll make some fresh coffee. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.2new or different: fresh ideas3clean and cool: Open the window and let some fresh air in.4(used about water) not containing salt; not from the sea▶ freshlyadverb: freshly baked bread