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

Conforto has the rare distinction of being one of only three players to appear in the Little League World Series, NCAA Men’s College World Series (Oregon State in 2013) and MLB’s World Series (Mets in 2015), along with Ed Vosberg and Jason Varitek. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Another strong start from newcomer Tyler Mahle and some Brewers miscues helped the Braves, who had lost seven of nine, win 4-2 on Sunday at Bowman Field in the MLB Little League Classic. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet. — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

The Braves and Brewers face off in the Little League Classic on Sunday at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Little League

• chincoteague
• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg