big league

Definition of big league

1 : major league

2 : big time sense 2 —often used in plural

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Examples of big league in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Bush, 39, pitched in the big leagues for the Blue Jays, Brewers, and Rangers for parts of nine years, going 56-69 with a 4.73 ERA. — BostonGlobe.com, "The Red Sox finalized an agreement to elevate minor league pitching coordinator of performance Dave Bush to the role of pitching coach, according to a major league source.," 1 Nov. 2019 Timmy, this was his third full year in the big leagues. — Lamond Pope, chicagotribune.com, "4 ways Frank Menechino hopes to make an impact as White Sox hitting coach, including embracing a ‘2-strike approach’," 15 Oct. 2019 Griffin had to play the Korn Ferry Tour last year to earn his card back, and his goal on a second try in the big leagues was consistent high finishes and playing in the final group at least once. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Lanto Griffin saves par on last hole to win Houston Open," 13 Oct. 2019 Cole topped the majors with 326 strikeouts this season, led the AL with a 2.50 ERA and posted 20 wins, one behind Verlander for most in the big leagues. — Washington Post, "Cole, Astros beat Rays 6-1 in ALDS Game 5; Yankees next," 11 Oct. 2019 Cole topped the majors with 326 strikeouts this season, led the AL with a 2.50 ERA and posted 20 wins, one behind Verlander for most in the big leagues. — Kristie Rieken, orlandosentinel.com, "Cole, Astros beat Rays 6-1 in Game 5, await Yankees in ALCS," 10 Oct. 2019 Cole topped the majors with 326 strikeouts this season, led the AL with a 2.50 ERA and posted 20 wins, one behind Verlander for most in the big leagues. — Kristie Rieken, baltimoresun.com, "Gerrit Cole’s gem lifts Astros over Rays, 6-1, in Game 5, setting up ALCS showdown vs. Yankees," 10 Oct. 2019 There is certainly room for players like that in the big leagues. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' Harold Castro, Victor Reyes proving themselves for roster spots in 2020," 16 Sep. 2019 Walker hasn’t pitched in the big leagues this year. — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks sticking with struggling Merrill Kelly in rotation," 25 Aug. 2019

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