Added 9 October 2026
varsity
/ˈvɑː.sɪ.ti/ noun
First recorded: mid 17th century Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about varsity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University.
- A team representing a college or university.
Origin
First attested in the mid-17th century. Clipping of univarsity, reflecting an archaic pronunciation of university.
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