Definition of varsity
varsities
1a : the principal squad representing a university, college, school, or club especially in a sportb : regular 1d
2 British : university
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Obviously Josh at quarterback after having a year starting varsity.
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One blue-satin varsity jacket was worn with gray Bermudas and black socks and shoes.
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In varsity at-bats over four seasons, Barry hit .332 with 62 RBIs.
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The two played varsity football at North Miami Beach Senior High before St. Felix went on the Florida A&M University to play college ball, Jean said.
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Junior varsity racer Andrew Finley, who also graduated last Thursday, competed with the Cycle Dawgs for four years and a total of 24 races.
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Everyone who comes out is placed on a team, either on frosh/soph, JV or varsity.
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Coaches and players at the school outside New Orleans were once again impressed by Anthony Williams, a freshman running back playing with the varsity who was too fast for others players to keep up with, let alone try and tackle.
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The Miami Country Day School varsity boys’ lacrosse team had a very young and talented team.
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Origin and Etymology of varsity
by shortening from university (with regular late Middle English opening of tautosyllabic er to ar)
VARSITY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of varsity for English Language Learners
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: the main team of a college, school, or club in a particular sport
VARSITY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of varsity for Students
varsities
: the main team that represents a school or club in contests
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