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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That’s the cost of big league improvement. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 The Red Sox now have 37 players remaining in big league camp, and the moves pave the way for utility man Andruw Monasterio to make the team and confirm Connor Wong will remain the club’s backup catcher. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026 Infielders Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith have made the Atlanta Braves ' major league roster and signed big league contracts Saturday after attending spring training with minor league deals. CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 Instead, the Royals will hope that power-hitting Jac Caglianone will improve against big league pitching in his sophomore season. David Brandt, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

big league

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