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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The athletes are challenging the school’s decision in May to cut its women’s beach volleyball, bowling and golf teams, as well as its men’s golf program, arguing the decision continues SFA’s history of depriving women equal opportunities to participate in varsity intercollegiate athletics.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
Learning to be a leader should start early on: An episode with Brian Sprout, varsity baseball coach at Woodbury’s East Ridge High School, touched on how sports can help youth become emerging leaders.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The National Honor Society member also plays field hockey and is on the varsity swim team.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
From ruffle styles to retro varsity pairs, classic crew socks, and sheer numbers, these sock sales are ideal for pairing with your favorite loafers, sneakers, Mary-Janes, and even sandals.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
Learning to be a leader should start early on: An episode with Brian Sprout, varsity baseball coach at Woodbury’s East Ridge High School, touched on how sports can help youth become emerging leaders.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The National Honor Society member also plays field hockey and is on the varsity swim team.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
From ruffle styles to retro varsity pairs, classic crew socks, and sheer numbers, these sock sales are ideal for pairing with your favorite loafers, sneakers, Mary-Janes, and even sandals.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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“Varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varsity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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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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