Varsity (noun)

The highest level of competition in a university setting, typically referring to a team or group of teams that represent the university in intercollegiate competitions.

Origin:

From university + -sity, meaning the highest level of competition in a university setting.

Examples:

1. The varsity basketball team represents the university in intercollegiate competitions.
2. Varsity athletes are the top athletes in their sport at the university level.
3. The varsity team is made up of the best players from the university.
4. Varsity teams compete against teams from other universities.
5. Varsity athletes are often scholarship recipients.