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

Seymour’s effort fed into a productive offseason that yielded a banner 2024 campaign when he was named the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Heft previously worked as an on-field correspondent for the San Diego Padres’ minor league club, Lake Elsinore Storm, and as an anchor for KXXV-TV in Central Texas. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Ramírez did not go on a minor league rehab assignment before being activated. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Located in the heart of the North Carolina Piedmont, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park is home to the Durham Bulls, a minor league team and AAA-affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 July 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