# freshness

/ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ (US) · /fɹˈɛʃnəs/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/freshness
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically uncountable when referring to a general quality; rarely used in the plural.

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