Junior League

American  

noun

1. any local branch of a women's organization, the Association of the Junior Leagues of America, Inc., the members of which are engaged in volunteer welfare work, civic affairs, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• Junior Leaguer
  noun

Example Sentences

His total topped all Canadian Hockey League — which contains the Quebec Major Junior League and Ontario Hockey League as well as the WHL — players.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Mr Changleng said Hawick were ahead in the Borders Semi Junior League match on Saturday when Gala scored a try.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2023

Grammy was introduced to this salad by her friend, who had contributed it to the Junior League of Jackson, Miss., to use in their cookbook.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2022

Ms. Cassidy, of the Junior League, said she hoped that Ms. Go’s death would force the city to address the “lack of mental health and other supports for underserved communities.”

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2022

The Junior League Benefit come around ever fall and they be wanting her to make ten caramel cakes to auction off.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett