1
: any of various units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
2
: a square league
1
a
: an association of nations or other political entities for a common purpose
the League of Nations
the League of Voters
b(1)
: an association of persons or groups united by common interests or goals
He organized a bowling league.
(2)
: a group of sports teams that regularly play one another
the National Football League
c
: an informal alliance
in league with her sister
leagued; leaguing
: to unite in a league
: to form a league
Synonyms
Examples of league in a Sentence
Verb
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
Recent Examples on the Web
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The Glacier Range Riders in Kalispell, Montana — members of a Major League Baseball partner league — applied for several trademarks and logomarks for the team that began playing in 2022.
—Amy Beth Hanson, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
During the past decade, about 10 quarterbacks – nearly a third of the league – have been named to the Pro Bowl annually.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Heritage is currently in control of first place in the Bay Valley Athletic League with a record of 15-3-1 overall, 4-0 in the league.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Tyler Smith Cowboys fans will recognize this name, Smith has been another draft day success for Dallas emerging as one of the more versatile and talented offensive linemen in the league.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The Current sits at first in the league with a deafening 17 goals and a record of 4-0-1.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The Heat scored just 105.6 points per 100 possessions in the loss for an offensive rating that would have ranked last in the league among teams during the regular season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
New York has the worst attendance in the league, with an average of 2,325 spectators per home game.
—David Waldstein Mimi D’autremont, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Helen Stoilas, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
He was promoted to offensive coordinator two years later, helping the franchise to a 14-2 record while coaching quarterback Lamar Jackson to league MVP honors.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Noun
But the Kings gave up only 39 power-play goals, third fewest in the league; its 84.6% kill percentage ranking second in the NHL.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The Glacier Range Riders in Kalispell, Montana — members of a Major League Baseball partner league — applied for several trademarks and logomarks for the team that began playing in 2022.
—Amy Beth Hanson, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
During the past decade, about 10 quarterbacks – nearly a third of the league – have been named to the Pro Bowl annually.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Heritage is currently in control of first place in the Bay Valley Athletic League with a record of 15-3-1 overall, 4-0 in the league.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Tyler Smith Cowboys fans will recognize this name, Smith has been another draft day success for Dallas emerging as one of the more versatile and talented offensive linemen in the league.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The Current sits at first in the league with a deafening 17 goals and a record of 4-0-1.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The Heat scored just 105.6 points per 100 possessions in the loss for an offensive rating that would have ranked last in the league among teams during the regular season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
New York has the worst attendance in the league, with an average of 2,325 spectators per home game.
—David Waldstein Mimi D’autremont, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Verb
One factor that has been commonly cited was Sobel’s move to the suburbs of New Jersey — physically a few miles across the Hudson River but socially leagues away from the highly competitive New York scene — with her family in 1947, just as her art was gaining critical attention.
—Helen Stoilas, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
He was promoted to offensive coordinator two years later, helping the franchise to a 14-2 record while coaching quarterback Lamar Jackson to league MVP honors.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/league. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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league
1 of 2 noun
: any of various units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
league
2 of 2 noun1
: an association or alliance of nations
2
: an association of persons or groups united for common interests or goals
a softball league
league
verb
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