Definition of VARSITY

varsity

Plural: varsities

Noun

  • a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
  • a team representing a college or university
  • university
  • The principal sports team representing an institution (usually a high school, college, or university.)

Origin / Etymology

First attested in the mid 17th century. Clipping of univarsity, reflecting an archaic pronunciation of university.

Synonyms

first team

Scrabble Score: 13

varsity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
varsity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
varsity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

varsity is a valid Words With Friends word