leaguer

¹ American  

[lee-ger] / ˈli gər /

noun

1. a member of a league.

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leaguer ² American  

[lee-ger] / ˈli gər /

verb (used with object)

1. to besiege.

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noun

1. a siege.

leaguer ¹ British  

/ ˈliːɡə /

noun

1. an encampment, esp of besiegers

2. the siege itself

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leaguer ² British  

/ ˈliːɡə /

noun

1. a member of a league

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Etymology

Origin of leaguer¹

First recorded in 1585–95; league ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of leaguer²

First recorded in 1590–1600, leaguer is from the Dutch word leger army, camp. See lair ¹

Example Sentences

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leaguer

When the Cubs needed a corner infielder, the Dodgers shipped them a surplus major leaguer, Michael Busch, in exchange for two prospects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

When the Padres needed a left-handed bat that could play the outfield, the Dodgers shipped them a surplus major leaguer, Matt Beaty, for a prospect that had yet to make his professional debut, Ryan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

Hideo Nomo, the first Japanese big leaguer to permanently relocate to the U.S., joined the Dodgers in 1995.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 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

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