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

The state champion advances to the Western Regional finals tournament in San Bernardino, with a berth in the Little League World Series on the line. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Mo’ne Davis, who catapulted to fame pitching in the Little League World Series in 2014, signed to play with the Clowns earlier this year. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

With the bases loaded, Keith—on what was his 29th birthday—faced a tough lefthanded pitcher in Bob McClure, who ironically was his childhood opponent in Little League back in the San Francisco area. — New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

The league is highlighted by former Little League star Mo’nae Davis, Savannah Bananas social media sensation Ashton Linsdell and Japanese pitcher Ayami Sato. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Little League

• chincoteague
• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg