semipro
Americanadjective
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semipros
plural
adjective
Etymology
Origin of semipro
Example Sentences
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Sam Gallagher and Yash Thakkar, both English majors, dub her Jordan—after the flapper and semipro golfer in “The Great Gatsby”—when they learn that she gave up a golf scholarship her freshman year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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 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 ● May 25, 2024
Patrick Esume, a former coach and now the commissioner of the semipro European League of Football, warmed up the audience before leading them in a countdown: “Drei, zwei, eins, Football Bromance!”
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 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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