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

Leveque has accepted a role as minor league pitching coordinator and Wuertz is set to be the Triple-A pitching coach, Mozeliak said on Tuesday. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2026

Swanson, who focused on what Yankees catchers do behind the plate, joined the organization after two seasons as the Twins’ minor league catching coordinator. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Kanzler took the job overseeing the Cubs' minor league system before the 2024 season. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

The death of Romero sparked tributes from the hockey world, including from the ECHL – a developmental hockey league that serves as part of the NHL’s minor league system. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 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