minor league

noun

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

minor-league

ˈmī-nər-ˈlēg 

adjective

Examples of minor league in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Braves sent minor league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun to the Royals’ organization. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Tigers traded the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three minor league prospects in a deal that was agreed to late Saturday night. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Amidst this, the Braves completed a four-player trade with the Kansas City Royals, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league pitcher Bailey Falter. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Ingrassia is a former 14th round pick out of Cal State Fullerton who has struck out 173 batters over 119 1/3 innings over three minor league seasons. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for minor league

• chincoteague
• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg

Kids Definition

minor league

noun

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