Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A commercially sponsored baseball league for players between 8 and 12 years of age: "Little League" refers to an organized, typically community-based, youth baseball (and often softball) program. It is a specific organization and trademarked name for leagues that provide structured play for children within this age range.

Usage

• "Little League" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the organization or a specific local chapter of it. It often describes the activity, games, or culture associated with this youth sports program.
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Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • She played shortstop for her town's Little League team for three years.
  • The community raised money for new Little League uniforms.
  • Little League World Series is a famous international tournament for these young players.

Advanced Usage

• "Little League" as an adjective: While primarily a noun, it can function attributively to describe things related to the league.
  • He has a Little League championship trophy. (Here, "Little League" describes the type of trophy.)
• The term can sometimes be used more generically (though technically a trademark) to refer to any youth sports league, emphasizing its beginner or junior level.

Variants and Related Words

• Little Leaguer (noun): A child who plays in a Little League.
  • The Little Leaguers practiced after school.

Synonyms

• Youth baseball league: A descriptive, non-trademark term for a similar organization.
• Junior league: A general term for sports leagues for younger players.

Notes

• "Little League" is a registered trademark of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. It is often capitalized.
• While the reference definition specifies ages 8-12, the organization also includes divisions for younger children (e.g., Tee Ball) and older adolescents (e.g., Junior League).

Noun

1. a commercially sponsored baseball league for players between 8 and 12 years of age