major league

noun

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1
: a league of highest classification in U.S. professional baseball
broadly : a league of major importance in any of various sports
2
: big time sense 2
major-league
ˈmā-jər-ˈlēg How to pronounce major league (audio)
adjective
major leaguer noun

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when you've landed a tenure-track position at that university, you're playing in the major leagues
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Minnesota's Kaelen Culpepper was hit by a pitch twice in his second career major league appearance. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 After being waived by the Chicago White Sox, the Cardinals are now hoping Pereira can finally translate his impressive minor league power to consistent major league production. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 That ship sailed with the trade deadline, which passed on Monday without the Yankees dealing for any major league catchers. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 As a result of a seven-week strike, major league baseball players approved a split-season format. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for major league

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First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of major league was in 1887

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major league

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: a league in the highest class of U.S. professional sports
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