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

Boone even said a few windy days at the Athletics’ minor league ballpark in Sacramento, a nightmare venue for outfielders, contributed to Grisham’s poor metrics. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Meantime, right-hander Nick Pivetta (flexor) threw a bullpen on Sunday and will resume a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with low Single-A Lake Elsinore at Rancho Cucamonga. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

The Padres have a minor league affiliate team in the city, the El Paso Chihuahuas. — Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

The Associated Press A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday. — Laura Turbay, ABC News, 25 Aug. 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