big game
noun
1
: relatively large animals sought or taken by hunting or fishing especially for sport
2
: an important objective especially when involving risk
Examples of big game in a Sentence
They traveled to Africa to hunt big game.
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Curry is no stranger to big games, having scored at least 50 points 15 times in his career.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
And Batey hopes to make it through the rest of her basketball days using her breathing exercises as intended, to center herself before big games.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
San Pedro Square Market offers a different experience altogether, featuring multiple eateries, open-air seating, and a track record of hosting big game watch parties.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
There is also a penthouse screening room for watching big games, private gaming salons and a sculpture garden overlooking Wynn Golf Club.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
And Batey hopes to make it through the rest of her basketball days using her breathing exercises as intended, to center herself before big games.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
San Pedro Square Market offers a different experience altogether, featuring multiple eateries, open-air seating, and a track record of hosting big game watch parties.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
There is also a penthouse screening room for watching big games, private gaming salons and a sculpture garden overlooking Wynn Golf Club.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big game
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“Big game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20game. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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