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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.

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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?

Example Sentences

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The 29-year-old NFL MVP and the Oscar-nominated actor were reportedly married Saturday in California, as revealed by multiple news outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

After claiming his third consecutive MVP award and winning the World Series for the second straight season, the 6-foot-4 Ohtani actually grew an inch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Lakers star Luka Doncic, the NBA’s leading scorer, has been on a tear, with his 60-point game against Miami reigniting debate over his MVP credentials.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

He is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists in 61 games this season but needs to play in at least four more games to be eligible for such honors as All-NBA team and MVP consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“Bill Russell invented blocking! He helped the Cs win eleven championships and was MVP five times!”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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