leaguer

¹

[lee-ger]

noun

1. a member of a league.

leaguer

²

[lee-ger]

verb (used with object)

1. to besiege.

noun

1. a siege.

leaguer

¹

/ ˈliːɡə /

noun

1. an encampment, esp of besiegers

2. the siege itself

leaguer

²

/ ˈliːɡə /

noun

1. a member of a league

Word History and Origins

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaguer¹

C16: from Dutch leger siege; related to _lair ¹

Example Sentences

The only major leaguer to play more innings in right field this season and finish lower in defensive runs saved: the Phillies’ Nick Castellanos, who got into Saturday’s game only after Harrison Bader suffered a groin injury.

From Los Angeles Times

His limited range in right field has led to a flurry of dropped balls and some of the poorest defensive metrics of any big leaguer at the position.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a baseball player growing up with dreams of becoming a major leaguer.

From Los Angeles Times

“I always knew that I could do it and be an established major leaguer,” Call said.

From Los Angeles Times

So I’m the only only major leaguer who never had a Topps card.”

From Los Angeles Times