1. university: "he had his hair cut when he got back from varsity"
▪ (especially of a sporting event or team) relating to a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge: "a varsity match"
▪ the principal team representing a high school or college in a sport or other competition:"Miller promoted him to the varsity for his sophomore season"
Word Originmid 17th century: shortening of university, reflecting an archaic pronunciation.