Word
freshness
Phoneticsfresh·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹɛʃnəs/
UK/fɹˈɛʃnəs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the state of being new, clean, or full of energy. It describes food that is not old, air that is cool and clean, or ideas that are original.
n. the quality of being recently made, harvested, or created; the state of being original or untainted. Often refers to physical properties of food or the invigorating quality of air.
Examples
“The freshness of the morning air felt wonderful.”
“The chef insists on visiting the market daily to ensure the freshness of the seafood served in the restaurant.”
“The novel was praised for its stylistic freshness, offering a perspective on urban life that felt entirely distinct from the clichés of the genre.”
Examples
simple
“The freshness of the morning air felt wonderful.”
contextual
“The chef insists on visiting the market daily to ensure the freshness of the seafood served in the restaurant.”
complex
“The novel was praised for its stylistic freshness, offering a perspective on urban life that felt entirely distinct from the clichés of the genre.”
Usage
Typically uncountable when referring to a general quality; rarely used in the plural.
Etymology
From fresh + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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