Synonyms: first-year, freshman
Definition: used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)
Usage: a freshman senator; freshman year in high school or college
Similar words: first
Definition: preceding all others in time or space or degree
Usage: the first house on the right; the first day of spring; his first political race; her first baby; the first time; the first meetings of the new party; the first phase of his training