big league

noun

1

: major league

2

: big time sense 2

—often used in plural

big-league

ˈbig-ˌlēg 

adjective

big leaguer noun

Synonyms of big league

• big(s)
• major league

Examples of big league in a Sentence

Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism.

Recent Examples on the Web

Borucki has now pitched in each of the past nine big league campaigns. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Héctor Rodríguez walked leading off the fifth in his big league debut after being called up from Triple-A Louisville. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

There are not many Ron Washington’s remaining in big league baseball. — Mac Engel august 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Mayer was once viewed as a key part of the Red Sox future, but he's been unimpressive the last two years in limited big league opportunities. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for big league

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague

Kids Definition

big league

noun

: the highest level especially in baseball

big-league adjective

big leaguer noun