leaguer

[lee-ger] / ˈli gər /

NOUN

ally

Synonyms

WEAK

accessory accomplice associate co-worker coadjutor coalitionist collaborator colleague confederate friend helper partner

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Justin doesn’t have to be here,” said former major leaguer Roberto Kelly, the manager of the Tijuana Toros.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Gavin Greene, the son of retired major leaguer Todd Greene and Contreras’s regular catcher, wasn’t worried.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Former major leaguer Jayson Werth has become a major player in the world of horse racing through Icon Racing, a horse racing syndicate he formed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

His limited range in right field has led to a flurry of dropped balls and some of the poorest defensive metrics of any big leaguer at the position.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

I wondered if he saw that a major leaguer was here to play a season or two in the minors.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor