spring training
Americannoun
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a program of physical exercise, practice, and exhibition games followed by a baseball team in the late winter and early spring, before the start of the regular season.
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the period during which such a program takes place, usually from the beginning of March until the middle of April.
Etymology
Origin of spring training
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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And by the time he arrived at spring training, he had emerged as the sport’s consensus No. 1 prospect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He skipped spring training his first two minor league seasons to complete his classes at Washburn and graduated in 1969 with a degree in elementary education.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Mangum reported to spring training and learned that he had shrunk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
As actors begin to dread the drudgery of rehearsing, so do baseball men detest the drill of the spring training.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy
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