junior varsity

noun

: a team composed of members lacking the experience or qualification required for the varsity

Examples of junior varsity in a Sentence

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Vega, who was called up from the junior varsity, earned her first victory. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 June 2025 Liam’s younger brother, Ryan, now a senior, moved into the No. 1 spot and Avon moved up a group of players up who had played junior varsity. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025 From regular academics, varsity volleyball, and junior varsity basketball, Alondra continues to press on. Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Both helped San Clemente’s junior varsity post an 8-1-1 record last season. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for junior varsity

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of junior varsity was in 1902

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“Junior varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junior%20varsity. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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junior varsity

noun
: a team for players who lack the experience or qualifications for the varsity
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