pro-am

(prō′am′)

noun

a sports competition for both amateurs and professionals, usually as a preliminary to a professional tournament

See pro-am in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A sports event, such as a golf tournament, in which professionals compete with or against amateurs.

adjective

Of, relating to, or constituting a sports event participated in by professionals and amateurs.

Origin:

Origin: pro(fessional)

Origin: + am(ateur)

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