Semiprofessional (Noun)
Meaning
An athlete who plays for pay on a part-time basis.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's semiprofessional players earned a modest income from their weekend games and tournaments.
- As a semiprofessional cyclist, she competed in local and regional events while working a full-time job.
- He was a semiprofessional golfer, playing in small tournaments and events to supplement his income.
- The semiprofessional soccer league was made up of teams of players who worked regular jobs during the week.
- After college, she became a semiprofessional basketball player, traveling to different cities for games and competitions.