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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Thomas’ scant big league experience consists of three games for the Mariners last May. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Both can throw 100 mph like Doval, but Lagrange is still adjusting in his transition to relief, and Cruz has cooled off since an electric start to the season that included his big league debut. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery, who doubled and hit a game-ending homer in his big league debut Tuesday, had two more doubles Wednesday. CBS News, 11 June 2026 And as commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the former Dodgers assistant general manager has been fielding lots of tearful feedback from fans overcome by the fact that softball players finally, finally have a big league of their own. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

big league

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