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

“He’s been a good addition, not because he was a big leaguer but because of what he brings to the club. He’s not just a name,” Kelly said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Chaminade has featured sophomore pitcher Finley Suppan, the daughter of former major leaguer Jeff Supan.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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

As a second-year major leaguer, he made a team-high 30 starts, posting a 12-8 record with a 2.49 earned-run average.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

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