frosh

noun

ˈfräsh How to pronounce frosh (audio)
plural frosh
: freshman

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The Devils is the first theatrical release for the frosh genre auteur label led by Christian Parkes. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Blaze Berlowitz started and five-star frosh Curtis played as planned in the Commodores’ uneven 28-9 win over Austin Peay. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Only three routes had looked comfortable for the frosh QB 1 — the flat, the slant and the inside dig. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2026 Tyson wants to see the sport thrive and get back to an era where the interest is high enough to warrant creating a junior varsity and frosh team. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosh

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

circa 1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frosh was circa 1915

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“Frosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosh. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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