big league

noun

1

: major league

2

: big time sense 2

—often used in plural

big-league

ˈbig-ˌlēg 

adjective

big leaguer noun

Synonyms of big league

• big(s)
• major league

Examples of big league in a Sentence

Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ewing, who made his big league debut at second after Brett Baty moved to third when Vientos left following the second inning. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Goldschmidt, 38 and in his 16th big league season, had been one of the Yankees’ most productive players prior to his slump. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

And ironically enough, that Little League home run would’ve been a big league homer in 29 other ballparks. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

His announcement made clear that baseball is behind him, with his focus now turning toward building a roofing business — a career move few would have predicted when the former Dodgers third baseman was still chasing big league opportunities. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for big league

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague

Kids Definition

big league

noun

: the highest level especially in baseball

big-league adjective

big leaguer noun