second division

American

noun

Sports.

the half of a league comprising the teams having the poorest records at a particular time.

Etymology

Origin of second division

First recorded in 1895–1905

Example Sentences

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Ever since a one season spell in the old Second Division in 1977-78, Tottenham have been a top-flight club - and that position has rarely been under threat.

From BBC

Spurs, who finished 17th last season, have been in the top flight of English football in every campaign since one year in the old Second Division in 1977-78.

From BBC

He was also at the helm when Saracens were relegated for financial irregularities, spending the 2020-21 season in the second division and leading them straight back to the Premiership.

From Barron's

Closer inspection revealed an agreement between Everton Football Club and the man who in 12 years had taken Leeds United from Second Division also-rans to winners of every major domestic honour and two Fairs Cups - one Donald Revie of Three Chimneys, Sandmoor Drive, Leeds.

From BBC

Flick confirmed Barcelona's new loan arrival Joao Cancelo could feature against second division leaders Racing.

From Barron's

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