freshman
Translation
first-year student, fresher, newcomer
Examples
My brother is a freshman in college.
My brother is a first-year student at university.
The freshman class is very large this year.
The first-year class is very large this year.
Grammar Patterns
a/the freshman a first-year student My brother is a first-year student at university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: first-year student, rookie, novice
Etymology
A combination of 'fresh' (new) and 'man' (person). It literally means a 'new person' in a school or organisation.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fresh' face on campus. This term is specific to the US high school and college system.