major-leaguer

[mey-jer-lee-ger] /ˈmeɪ dʒərˈli gər/
noun
1.
a member of a major-league team.
Origin
1880-85, Americanism; major league + -er1

major league

noun
1.
either of the two main professional baseball leagues in the U.S.
2.
a league of corresponding stature in certain other sports, as ice hockey, football, or basketball.
Origin
1880-85, Americanism
Related forms
major-leaguer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for major leaguer

major league

noun
1.
(US & Canadian) a league of highest classification in baseball, football, hockey, etc
Slang definitions & phrases for major leaguer

major leaguer

noun phrase

A person of achievement; an expert; heavy hitter: If Eric Valdez had gotten it on with Mrs Esteva, he was a major leaguer