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View synonyms for major league

major league

1

[ mey-jer leeg ]

noun

  1. Baseball. either of the two top-tier baseball leagues (the American League and the National League ) that are organized under and regulated by MLB.
  2. Sports. a league of corresponding stature in certain other sports, such as ice hockey, soccer, football, or basketball.

major-league

2

[ mey-jer-leeg ]

adjective

  1. Sports. of or relating to the major leagues, especially in baseball.
  2. Informal. belonging to or among the best or most important of its kind:

    a major-league orchestra.

major league

noun

  1. a league of highest classification in baseball, football, hockey, etc

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Other Words From

  • ma·jor lea·guer ma·jor-lea·guer noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of major league1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Origin of major league2

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; adjective use of major league ( def )

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