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In which major league sport was the first award for MVP, the Chalmers Award, given?

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MVP

American  

Or M.V.P.

abbreviation

1. Most Valuable Player: an accolade or award, originally used in team sports to recognize one player for game-changing excellence, and also used outside of sports to recognize excellence in the contributions of an individual to a group effort.

2. Minimum Viable Product: a prototype of a product, as a software app or video game, that includes functional versions of key elements that are planned for inclusion in the final product, and that is shared with a small audience whose feedback is used to inform and direct further product development.

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MVP British  

abbreviation

1. most valuable player: the man or woman judged to be the outstanding player in a sport during a particular season or championship

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Usage

What does MVP mean? MVP is an abbreviation for the most valuable player. In sports, players are often awarded with the title of MVP for exemplary performance on and contributions to their teams during a season. An MVP can also more generally refer to someone who is or has done something exceptional or important, especially to the overall success of a group or cause. How is MVP pronounced?[ em-vee-pee ]What are some other words related to MVP?

• real MVP
• GOAT
• baller

Example Sentences

But he returned before the opener and won his first MVP award.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

If fans were not already excited by her potential, they were in October that year when she was named MVP as Spain won the U17 World Cup in India.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He finished second in the American League MVP race to Aaron Judge, who hit 62 home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Obviously, we don’t get it done if Jalen Brunson doesn’t play like one of the MVP guys in the league,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Saturday night, the team won the state basketball tournament, and Coop was named MVP.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone