big word

noun

: a difficult word used to try to impress someone

You don't need to use big words to make your point.

Examples of big word in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And affordability is the big word of the day in the automotive industry. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026

Anthuriums are kind of a big word — four syllables — but easily pronounceable. — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

And, of course, the developers have a problem because ‘impact,’ boy, that’s a big word. — The Editors, National Review, 2 July 2025

And while forever seems like a big word, Duritz feels confident that the band will be with us for quite a while longer. — Gary Graff, Billboard, 9 May 2025

If Israel is delegitimized—a big word inside Israel—are Jews more vulnerable? — Karl Vick, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024

Rhymes for big word

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred