Phrase guide

minor league

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a quality less than the best possible.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An association of sports teams that plays at a level below the major leagues of a sport.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: minors, bush league

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: league, conference

History

Etymology

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