major-league
[mey-jer-leeg]
adjective
Sports. of, relating to, or characteristic of the major leagues.
belonging to or among the best or most important of its kind: a major-league orchestra.
Origin of major-league
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
major league
noun
Origin of major league
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Contemporary Examples of major-league
The team is affiliated with the Seattle Mariners, and exists at the mercy of its major-league benefactor.
Romney, as a career management consultant, has to show that he can manage a major-league campaign.
“He was in a league of his own, the first player from Kinheim to become a major-league player,” says Jager.
And in both countries, U.S. major-league teams have set up an elaborate and formalized recruiting network.
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“For Desiree, this was sort of a step down,” says one major-league Democrat of her duties in the administration.
Historical Examples of major-league
He would own one major-league team, at least; perhaps three or four.
Bunker BeanHarry Leon Wilson
major league
noun
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