semipro

American  

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

adjective

Informal.

PLURAL

semipros

1. semiprofessional.

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semipro British  

/ ˈsɛmɪˌprəʊ /

adjective

1. short for semiprofessional

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Etymology

Origin of semipro

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

He played on the Olympic Development Program national team last year, and will suit up in semipro ball for Midlakes United this summer before heading off to play Big Ten soccer for Washington.

From Seattle Times

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

The 6-foot-4 musician also worked at an oil field — an experience that, he later reflected, “made a man out of me” — and played semipro football.

From New York Times