major in
verb
majored in; majoring in; majors in
US, of a college or university student
: to have (a specified subject) as one's main subject of study
plans to major in history
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The 22-year-old graduated with a major in digital media and minor in computer science.
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Carey plans to major in sociology.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Today, the high school senior who once wanted to be a YouTube creator, hopes to major in industrial engineering in college and study abroad in Egypt.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Sariyah was a sprinter for the UIC track and field team and was majoring in sports management, per ABC7 Chicago.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Carey plans to major in sociology.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Today, the high school senior who once wanted to be a YouTube creator, hopes to major in industrial engineering in college and study abroad in Egypt.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Sariyah was a sprinter for the UIC track and field team and was majoring in sports management, per ABC7 Chicago.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for major in
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“Major in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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