Little League

noun

: a commercially sponsored baseball league for boys and girls from 8 to 12 years old

Little Leaguer noun

Examples of Little League in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In promoting the legislation, Lawler drew on his own experience growing up playing Little League in New York’s Hudson Valley. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Arizona law already bans trans girls from playing on school sports teams designated for girls, and this measure would extend that prohibition to recreational organizations like Little League. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Nods to history are even included in the new playground structure, which includes references to the West Side Little League and a speech given by Malcolm X at the nearby Sunset Park in 1963. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

Officials are unaware of allegations of misconduct connected to Cathcart's positions in Little League or youth hockey. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Little League

• chincoteague
• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg