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junior varsity

jun·ior var·si·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [joon-yer vahr-si-tee]
    • /ˈdʒun yər ˈvɑr sɪ ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [joon-yer vahr-si-tee]
    • /ˈdʒun yər ˈvɑr sɪ ti/

Definitions of junior varsity words

  • noun junior varsity a university, college, or school team that consists of players who lack the qualifications or skill necessary for the varsity and compete against other teams of similar composition or ability. 1
  • noun junior varsity a team that represents a school, college, etc. on a level just below the varsity team in games or contests 0

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Origin of junior varsity

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Junior varsity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

junior varsity popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

junior varsity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for junior varsity

noun junior varsity

  • benchwarmer — a player who is usually on the bench; reserve

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