varsity

/ˈvɑrsəti/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a varsity team or its members.
    • The varsity coach announced the starting lineup.
    • She wore her varsity jacket with pride.
    • They held a varsity match against their rival school.
noun
  1. The main team representing a school, college, or university in a sport, typically the highest level of competition within that institution.
    • The varsity basketball team practices every evening after school.
    • He earned a spot on varsity after a strong tryout.
    • She made the varsity soccer team as a freshman.
  2. A shortened form of 'university,' used especially in British English to refer to a university as an institution.
    • He's off to varsity next year to study engineering.
    • She attended a top varsity in London.
    • Many students apply to several varsities before choosing one.
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