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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Particularly with ratings on the decline thus far in 2026, as well as even traditional powerhouses like Penn State struggling to sell out their stadiums, teams could sell season ticket packages on the promise of seeing big games. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Dancing With the Stars is bringing the Super Bowl to the ballroom for a special theme night in honor of the big game. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Notre Dame needs a big game from the versatile Tahj Skinner, its quarterback and star safety. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for big game

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe

Kids Definition

big game

noun

: large animals hunted for sport