big league

noun

1
2
: big time sense 2
often used in plural
big-league adjective
big leaguer noun

Examples of big league in a Sentence

Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism.
Recent Examples on the Web Easily accessible to so much of the U.S. population, the Queen City is also a big league city for broader tourism, handling major events with professionalism and capacity. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024 Jackson Holliday, despite his struggles during a brief big league stint, is still a consensus top-two prospect in the sport. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024 People familiar with Washington’s thinking have indicated Crews is, in the Nationals’ view, not far behind Wood in terms of big league readiness. Chelsea Janes, Washington Post, 15 July 2024 Astros rookie right-hander Jake Bloss allowed two runs on four hits and one walk with four strikeouts over four innings in his first start since his big league debut on June 21 against Baltimore. Miami Herald, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for big league 

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of big league was in 1883

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Cite this Entry

“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20league. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

big league

noun
: the highest level especially in baseball
big-league adjective
big leaguer noun
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