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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26 June 2026
The varsity team was eliminated April 14 due to budget cuts by the university and is slated to be replaced by a club team this fall.
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Lori Riley,
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26 June 2026
The Indians had only one other varsity pitcher in each of Such’s first two seasons.
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Baltimore Sun,
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Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The varsity team was eliminated April 14 due to budget cuts by the university and is slated to be replaced by a club team this fall.
—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The Indians had only one other varsity pitcher in each of Such’s first two seasons.
—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In April, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association sanctioned girls’ flag football as a varsity sport for the 2026-2027 academic year.
—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
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“Varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varsity. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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