freshness
recent, not stale quality of food
The state of food or products being new and not old, bad, or stale.
the freshness of [food / product]
- Proper packaging helps the bread keep its freshness for longer.
- The chef insists on the freshness of the vegetables used in every dish.
- Check the freshness of the fish before you buy it.
- Freezing can lock in the freshness of seasonal fruit.
- The label guarantees the freshness of the product until the stated date.
- The freshness of this bread is amazing.
- We must protect the freshness of the fruit.
- I always check the freshness of milk before I drink it.
- Good packaging keeps the freshness of the cookies.
- Heat can quickly reduce the freshness of vegetables.
clean, cool quality of air or water
The feeling that air, water, or a place is very clean and cool in a pleasant way.
the freshness of [the air / the water / the morning]
- We opened the windows to let in the morning freshness.
- The mountain air had a sharp freshness that woke us up.
- After the storm, there was a wonderful freshness in the air.
- The shower gave her a feeling of cool freshness.
- You can taste the freshness of the spring water.
- We enjoyed the freshness of the sea air.
- I love the freshness of early morning.
- Rain often brings a new freshness to the city.
- He opened the door and felt the freshness outside.
- Cold water gave her a feeling of freshness.
newness or originality of ideas
The quality of something, like an idea or style, being new and not like the things people already know.
the freshness of [an idea / an approach / a style]
- Her writing has a freshness that makes the characters feel real.
- The director brought a new freshness to the classic play.
- We need the freshness of younger voices in the discussion.
- Despite its age, the novel still has remarkable freshness.
- The campaign lacks the freshness needed to catch people’s attention.
- The movie has a freshness that I enjoy.
- We like the freshness of his ideas.
- This design has a freshness that looks modern.
- The teacher welcomes the freshness of student suggestions.
- The band’s music still has freshness after many years.
feeling of being rested and energetic
The good feeling in your body and mind when you are not tired and have new energy.
the freshness of [youth / the morning / her mind]
- A short walk gave her a feeling of freshness after the long meeting.
- He attacked the problem with the freshness of a beginner.
- Regular breaks can help you keep your mental freshness.
- She admired the youthful freshness of the new interns.
- A good night’s sleep restored his freshness for the next day’s work.
- After a nap, I feel a new freshness.
- Exercise in the morning gives me freshness for the day.
- We need freshness of mind to solve this problem.
- The children still have freshness at the end of the game.
- A holiday can bring back your freshness.
rude or cheeky behavior
Rude or too-bold behavior, when someone speaks or acts in a way that is not polite enough.
[someone]'s freshness toward [someone]
- I won’t tolerate that kind of freshness from you, young man.
- She got in trouble for her freshness toward the teacher.
- There was a certain freshness in his tone that annoyed his boss.
- Cut out the freshness and answer the question properly.
- His jokes sometimes crossed the line into plain freshness.
- The teacher did not like his freshness in class.
- Her mother told her to stop the freshness.
- His freshness to the manager was not smart.
- The coach will not accept any freshness from the team.
- He answered with a freshness that surprised everyone.
- Base: freshness
- Plural: freshness, freshnesses
at peak freshness
1in the very best fresh state
Used to say that food is in its best and freshest condition.
- The strawberries are at peak freshness in early June.
- The fish is frozen at peak freshness to lock in flavor.
- Chefs prefer to cook with vegetables that are at peak freshness.
for maximum freshness
1to keep something as fresh as possible
Used before advice to say how to keep food or another product as fresh as possible.
- For maximum freshness, store the coffee in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate after opening for maximum freshness.
- For maximum freshness, use within three days of opening.
freshness date
1date showing how long food stays fresh
The date on food packaging that tells you until when the food should stay fresh and good to eat.
- Always check the freshness date before buying dairy products.
- The milk is past its freshness date, so we should throw it away.
- Some stores discount items that are close to their freshness date.
packed for freshness
1packaged to help it stay fresh
Said about food that is put into bags, boxes, or other containers in a way that helps it stay fresh.
- Our salads are packed for freshness every morning.
- The nuts are packed for freshness in resealable bags.
- This product is packed for freshness at the farm.
sealed for freshness
1packaged tightly to stay fresh
Used on packages to say that the box or bag is closed in a special way so the food inside stays fresh.
- The coffee comes sealed for freshness in individual packets.
- This bag is sealed for freshness, so the chips should stay crisp until you open it.
- Look for products that are sealed for freshness if you want them to last longer.