Second-string

Full definition of second-string

Adjective

1. belonging to the second string of a team
2. substitute or replacement
3. second most important
• 2011, December 7, Phil McNulty, Man City 2 - 0 Bayern Munich, Having worked so hard to reach the Champions League, elimination will be a bitter blow for Mancini and City as they join neighbours United in Europe's second-string competition.