varsity
noun
var·si·ty
ˈvär-sə-tē 
-stē
plural varsities
1
a
: the principal squad representing a university, college, school, or club especially in a sport
b
2
British
: university
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Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
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Miami Herald Staff Reports, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Kennett started several varsity games and displayed strong running skills.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The 6-foot-3 Harvey has played two years of varsity football and two years of varsity basketball.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Once in the program, a minimum of 40 schools must sponsor the sport at a varsity level for it to be considered for the next stages.
—Maura Carey, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald Staff Reports, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Kennett started several varsity games and displayed strong running skills.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The 6-foot-3 Harvey has played two years of varsity football and two years of varsity basketball.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Once in the program, a minimum of 40 schools must sponsor the sport at a varsity level for it to be considered for the next stages.
—Maura Carey, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varsity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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varsity
noun
var·si·ty
ˈvär-sət-ē
-stē
plural varsities
: the main team representing a college, school, or club in contests
Etymology
an altered form of versity, itself an old, shortened form of university
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