plural noun
The main subjects that college students study.
Her majors are biology and chemistry.
The college offers majors in engineering and art.
American English
How to pronounce majors
noun · verbB1Very common word
MEYjerz
/ˈmeɪ.ʤɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of major
The main subjects that college students study.
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plural noun
Officers with the military rank of major.
The majors met with the general before the ceremony.
Several majors attended the training exercise.
third-person singular verb
Studies one subject as a main field at a college or university.
She majors in computer science at UCLA.
My brother majors in economics and minors in finance.
Good to know
Use in after majors when you name the subject.
Useful expressions
To study a subject as your main field at college.
I major in psychology.
An important person or organization in a particular area.
The company is a major player in online banking.
The highest level of professional sport, especially baseball.
She hopes to play in the major leagues.