First Known Use: 1646
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varsity
noun var·si·ty \ˈvär-sə-tē, -stē\
: the main team of a college, school, or club in a particular sport
plural var·si·ties
Full Definition of VARSITY
1
British : university
2
a : the principal squad representing a university, college, school, or club especially in a sport b : regular 1d
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Origin of VARSITY
by shortening & alteration from university
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varsity
noun var·si·ty \ˈvär-sə-tē\
plural var·si·ties
Definition of VARSITY for Kids
: the main team that represents a school or club in contests
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