varsity

adjective/ˈvɑrsɪti/

Frequency rank: #6,102 most common English word

Meaning

Of or relating to the principal team representing a school or college in athletic or other competitions.

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Example sentence

She worked hard all year and finally earned her spot on the varsity team.

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