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

Examples of major in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

She was born and raised in Rockland County, New York, and graduated from Binghamton University with a double major in comparative literature and Judaic studies. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

In 1948, running back Fred Gehrke — who majored in art at the University of Utah — experimented with painting rams horns on football helmets. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Casey earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, majoring in kinesiology and exercise science. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Haeran Ryu fell short in her bid to become the first player since Inbee Park to win three straight majors in one year. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026