junior varsity
noun /ˌdʒuːniə ˈvɑːsəti/
/ˌdʒuːniər ˈvɑːrsəti/
(abbreviation JV)
- a sports team at a US school, college or university for players who are younger than the school's regular varsity team. This is usually in american football and basketball. The junior varsity competes against similar teams from other schools.