freshmen

noun
UK /ˈfreʃmən/
US /ˈfreʃmən/

Freshmen are students in their first year of high school or college.

The freshmen gathered in the gym for orientation on their first day.

SYNONYMS

first-yearsnewcomersbeginnersnovices

RELATED WORDS

studentscampusorientationsophomoresunderclassmen

OTHER MEANINGS

2. People who are new to a job, group, or activity.

The freshmen on the team are still learning the plays.

3. A newcomer or beginner in any field.

As freshmen in the cooking club, they started with simple recipes.

4. Members of a first-year class in a school or university.

The freshmen class elected its president last week.