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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So when McCann got to the end of spring training with the Baltimore Orioles, he had a backdrop against which to compare his new team.
From Washington Post
They noticed the change from the day he showed up in spring training.
From Seattle Times
But after a strong spring training and solid relief appearance in the outing where Ray was injured, Flexen has struggled as a starter since being reinserted into the rotation.
From Seattle Times
He fractured his left big toe during spring training in a weight room accident.
From Seattle Times
He lost the job in spring training to veteran Orlando Arcia because his defense was lacking, but was called up April 14 when Arcia went on the injured list.
From Washington Times
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