In the United States, this word refers to the official team that represents a high school or college in a particular sport. Thus, one could play football with one's college friends for fun, but the one team that competes in the name of that school is called the varsity. (Players on the varsity wear the official school uniform, with the school's colors, and logo on it.) Here's a sentence: Kevin has worked hard to impress the Basketball coach, and he is hoping to be named to the varsity this fall.
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