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

After becoming a minor league free agent following the 2017 season, Berti returned to Toronto on a minor league contract in January 2018. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

This included a fake product placement for the sauce in an episode of Bosch and one of the actors throwing out the first pitch at a minor league baseball game. — Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Oswaldo Pirela, a former Texas Rangers minor league player, was detained Sunday morning at El Paso International Airport. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The Yankees did add to their Triple-A bullpen on Friday, though, signing veteran right-hander Justin Topa to a minor league deal. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 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