minor-league

[mahy-ner leeg] / ˈmaɪ nər ˈlig /

ADJECTIVE

minor

Synonyms

WEAK

accessory below the mark bush-league casual dependent dinky inconsequential inconsiderable inferior junior lesser light low lower minus negligible paltry petty piddling second-string secondary slight small small-fry small-time smaller subaltern subordinate subsidiary tacky trifling trivial two-bit unimportant younger

NOUN

professional sports team not belonging to the major league

Synonyms

WEAK

bush league bushes junior league junior varsity minors triple-A

minor league

NOUN

professional sports team not belonging to the major league

Synonyms

WEAK

bush league bushes junior league junior varsity minors triple-A

Example Sentences

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All told, the Angels are a glorified minor league team with no apparent vision and no obvious hope for the future and not worth the money at any price.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

There was the extremely tall, minor league baseball player I met at BJ’s in Burbank.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Lesch never climbed above the lowest rung on the minor league ladder, where he pitched just 10 innings and gave up more runs, hits and walks than he got outs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He has made 133 major league starts and 130 minor league starts, but he never has pitched a complete game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

I understand the demanding schedule of minor league baseball, but I also realize that I might not get a second chance to sign if I go to college.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

minor-league

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