spring training

noun

1. 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.
2. the period during which such a program takes place, usually from the beginning of March until the middle of April.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spring training¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Teams reserve the right to adjust ticket prices based on demand, so prices could be higher or lower come spring training.

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“We expect him to be ready for spring training.”

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The slugger underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair the tear, the team said, and “is expected to be ready” for spring training in February.

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He tends to drag out negotiations, so expect that several big names will remain on the market not only into 2025 but perhaps into spring training.

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It sounds like the Dodgers are equating the fourth game of the World Series to a spring training tussle, but guess what?

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