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/mˈeɪdʒər lig/ Listen

noun

major league n. (Sports) The most important league (2) in any sport (especially baseball); contrasted with minor league. Its teams are more competent, its members are paid more, and its games attract more interest and publicity, than those of a minor league.

adjective

major league, major-league adj.

Of or pertaining to a major league; as, major-league football rules.

Among the best or most important of its class; as, a major-league computer manufacturer.

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Etymology of 'Major league'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Major league" Quotes from Famous Books

... flies, as Jim had proved to his cost. But it was good practice, and the enthusiasm and high spirits of the boys made up for all defects in the playing field. It is safe to say that no highly paid athlete, prancing over the velvet sward of major league grounds, got so much real fun out of the game as these lads ...

— The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall - Or, Great Days in School and Out • Spencer Davenport

... even worse. I formerly shot the pill in one of the bush leagues. I aspired to a place in the box of one of the major league clubs, but instead I joined the Madero revolution. I had all the sport I wanted and finding my brother in this forsaken land, I joined him as a public entertainer. Shall we give you a sample ...

— The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz - Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes • Frank Fowler

... to be lacking? You will find it in the attendants of Archibald. They have pride, elan, alertness, pepper, and all the other appetizers and condiments. They are as neat as a private yacht's crew, and as lively as an infield of a major league team. The Archibaldians are naturally bound to think rather well ...

— My Year of the War • Frederick Palmer