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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Combine that with the worst minor league system and worst owner and that makes them the winner of the MLB Losers Triple Crown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 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

By overcompensating for the sore back, he developed paralysis in the ulnar nerve in his right arm, limiting him to five appearances in his first minor league season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He skipped spring training his first two minor league seasons to complete his classes at Washburn and graduated in 1969 with a degree in elementary education.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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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