semipro

American

[sem-ee-proh, sem-ahy-, sem-ee-proh, sem-ahy-] / ˈsɛm iˌproʊ, ˈsɛm aɪ-, ˌsɛm iˈproʊ, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

Informal.

semiprofessional.

semipro British

/ ˈsɛmɪˌprəʊ /

adjective

short for semiprofessional

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Etymology

Origin of semipro

First recorded in 1910–15; semi- + pro ²

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semipro

Vestberg, who played semipro handball, is Swedish and fluent in several languages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

His father, Harry, a bank teller, played semipro football on weekends, an inspiration to young Pete with his intensity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024

He started a personal training business after he was released, got a restaurant job and joined a semipro football team, the Spokane Wolfpack.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024

He eventually made it to the semipro level as a catcher before turning his focus to another lifelong passion: art.

From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

He went with his father to a Titans baseball game, in the twilight semipro league.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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