leaguer

1 of 3

noun (1)

lea·​guer ˈlē-gər 

1

: a military camp

2

: siege

leaguer

2 of 3

verb

leaguered; leaguering; leaguers

transitive verb

archaic

: besiege, beleaguer

leaguer

3 of 3

noun (2)

leagu·​er ˈlē-gər 

: a member of a league

Synonyms of leaguer

Verb

• besiege
• attack
• assault
• blockade

Examples of leaguer in a Sentence

Verb

an impregnable fortress that not even the mightiest army on earth would venture to leaguer

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Bodine is expected to work with the Rays through Sunday, then next week join a group of 25-30 minor-leaguers working out in Port Charlotte to be available if needed. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Congrats to Brewers minor-leaguer Thomas Pannone, who threw a perfect game in Triple A for the Nashville Sounds. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Dutch leger; akin to Old High German legar bed — more at lair

Noun (2)

league entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1720, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1591, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing leaguer

• minor leaguer
• Texas leaguer

Rhymes for leaguer

• eager
• meager
• meagre
• segar

Kids Definition

leaguer

noun

leagu·​er

ˈlē-gər

: a member of a league