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

However, the Cubs signed him to a minor league contract on July 18. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Including minor league stadiums, the 2027 Banana Ball Championship League tour will visit 79 stadiums across 74 cities. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

He was hired to be an assistant strength and conditioning coach and speed and agility specialist in their minor league system. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Lawson previously was the Yankees’ major league hitting coach (2022 and 2023) and minor league hitting coordinator (2019-2020). — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 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