big league

noun

Synonyms of big leaguenext
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.
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Several other potential contributors to the Dodgers' big league staff have yet to pitch in a game this season because of significant injuries. CBS News, 17 May 2026 There are a lot of big league clubs that don't put any effort. David Troy, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 The son of former big league catcher Darron Cox got a modest $300,000 to sign with Oakland as the 166th overall pick in 2023. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 With Witt a year older, Volpe handled second, while CJ Abrams — another future big league shortstop — manned center. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for big league

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of big league was in 1877

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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20league. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

big league

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