semipro

[ adjective sem-ee-proh, sem-ahy-; noun sem-ee-proh, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

, Informal.

, plural sem·i·pros.

1. semiprofessional.

semipro

/ ˈsɛmɪˌprəʊ /

adjective

1. short for semiprofessional

Word History and Origins

Origin of semipro¹

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

Example Sentences

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

The Blue Fox played a lighter schedule than he was used to and had several semipro players working day jobs.

From Seattle Times