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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In terms of hockey, the Lake Forest Scouts have been in existence since 1975, featuring both varsity and junior varsity teams.
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Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
The government’s threats could impact Harvard’s athletic department, which sponsors 42 varsity sports—more than any other D-I school in the country.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In terms of hockey, the Lake Forest Scouts have been in existence since 1975, featuring both varsity and junior varsity teams.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
In March, Starling had to watch her sister, Abby Starling, lose a 200m race to the same trans athlete that took her varsity spot in the fall.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varsity. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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