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Word

freshest

Phoneticsfresh·est

US/ˈfɹɛʃəst/

UK/fɹˈɛʃəst/

Definition

adj. the most recent or the best quality of something, especially food. You use this to describe things that have not been kept for a long time.

adj. the superlative form of 'fresh', indicating the highest degree of recentness or quality. Often used to describe produce, seafood, or air that has not been spoiled by time or decay.

Examples

“This is the freshest bread I have ever eaten.”

“The market sells the freshest fish because the boats arrive early every morning.”

“While the supermarket offers convenience, the local farm stand provides the freshest seasonal vegetables that have not been transported across the country.”

Examples

simple

“This is the freshest bread I have ever eaten.”

contextual

“The market sells the freshest fish because the boats arrive early every morning.”

complex

“While the supermarket offers convenience, the local farm stand provides the freshest seasonal vegetables that have not been transported across the country.”

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