SportsJuly 8, 2026

blueblood

/ˈbluː.blʌd/

Definition

A program or institution with a long history of elite status, significant resources, and consistent competitive dominance within its sport.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'sangre azul,' referring to the pale skin of medieval Spanish aristocrats through which blue veins were visible. It entered English in the 19th century to denote nobility and later evolved to describe any institution considered prestigious or elite.

In the news

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