spring training
Americannoun
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a program of physical exercise, practice, and exhibition games followed by a baseball team in the late winter and early spring, before the start of the regular season.
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the period during which such a program takes place, usually from the beginning of March until the middle of April.
Etymology
Origin of spring training
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The effect Smith’s spring training work behind the plate will have on the Dodgers’ season will be subtler.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Utility man Santiago Espinal, whom the Dodgers claimed on waivers and broke out in spring training, was designated for assignment to make room for the recovered utility man on the roster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
He also missed spring training and opening day for the first time in his career.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
And by the time he arrived at spring training, he had emerged as the sport’s consensus No. 1 prospect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Over his head there hung a board containing a list or two of the parish ratepayers, and the usual notice of the spring training of the Royal Cornwall Rangers' militia.
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