minor league

noun

: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
minor-league adjective

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That same year, Endeavor sold its 10 minor league clubs to private equity firm Silver Lake, which has nearly quadrupled the number of teams on its roster since. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The Cyclones will continue to play at Maimonides Park, a popular minor league facility on the Coney Island Boardwalk. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024 McCullough, 44, began coaching after a four-year playing career (2002-2005) as a minor league catcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 He was offered a minor league refereeing contract in 2018 and promoted to the NHL in 2022. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minor league 

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minor league was in 1884

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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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minor league

noun
: a professional sports league (as in baseball) that is not one of the major leagues

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